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However, one night was far from enough for Talavera to build a strong defense line.
Early the next morning, led by the most elite 43rd Light Infantry Regiment under Wellesley, the Anglo-Portuguese Army launched a full-scale attack on the Spaniards.
The Marquis Talavera personally commanded the defense line, but the British new army had an overwhelming advantage in both equipment and training, leaving the Spaniards with no power to fight back.
By midday, Talavera's remaining 17,000 soldiers were pushed into a very narrow area by the riverbank.
British gunfire surrounded them, while behind them raged the rushing river.
The Marquis Talavera was almost in despair, drawing a cross in prayer, and was already considering whether to surrender.
