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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › A_CoruñaA Coruña - Wikipedia

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   A Coruña (Galician pronunciation: [ɐ koˈɾuɲɐ] ⓘ; Spanish: La Coruña [la koˈɾuɲa] ⓘ; [a] also informally called just Coruña; historical English: Corunna or The Groyne) is a city and municipality in Galicia, Spain. It is Galicia's second largest city, behind Vigo. [5]

2. www.britishbattles.com › battle-of-corunnaBattle of Corunna - British Battles

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   Learn about the Peninsular War battle that saved the British army from Napoleon's forces in 1809. Find out the details of the combatants, uniforms, weapons, and outcome of the Battle of Corunna or Elviña.

3. www.spain.info › en › destinationTourism in A Coruna. What to see. Tourist information | spain ...

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   Facing the Atlantic Ocean, A Coruña is a city whose history is closely intertwined with its ancient fishing and trading port. In addition to the Tower of Hercules, one of the symbols of the city, the peninsula on which the Old Town sits is home to a fascinating Romanesque ensemble of medieval streets, squares and churches.

4. www.tourspain.org › corunaCorunna travel guide — Spain

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   Corunna is a Spanish region in Galicia, with a rich Celtic and Roman heritage and a modern port. It includes the islands of the Atlantic and the city of Santiago de Compostela, a pilgrimage destination.

5. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attractions-g187507THE 10 BEST Things to Do in La Coruna (2024) - Must-See ...

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   Things to Do in La Coruna, Spain: See Tripadvisor's 126,814 traveller reviews and photos of La Coruna tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in October. We have reviews of the best places to see in La Coruna.

6. www.lonelyplanet.com › spain › cantabria-asturiasA Coruña travel - Lonely Planet | Spain, Europe

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   A Coruña (Castilian: La Coruña) is a port city and beachy hot spot; a cultural hub and a busy commercial centre; a historic city and a proud modern metropolis with a fine food scene and buzzing nightlife – all in all, an intriguing place to discover that is too often overlooked by travellers.

7. www.historic-uk.com › Battle-of-CorunnaBattle of Corunna and the fate of Sir John Moore - Historic UK

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   Corunna was to be the setting for one of the most notorious and harrowing incidents in British military history. A rear guard action for the retreating British army, led by Sir John Moore would allow the soldiers to escape, evoking similar images to that of Dunkirk.

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   Where is Corunna located?

   • It is part of the Spanish autonomous community of Galicia, a region of vast green landscapes with a rich Celtic and Roman heritage which keeps, still today, a mystic and magic allure. The province of Corunna borders with Lugo to the east, Pontevedra to the south and with the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Biscay to the west and north.

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   Why was Corunna important?

   • Corunna was to be the setting for one of the most notorious and harrowing incidents in British military history. A rear guard action for the retreating British army, led by Sir John Moore would allow the soldiers to escape, evoking similar images to that of Dunkirk.

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   What is La Corunna known for?

   • Today La Corunna is a modern city, which combines its traditional agricultural and fishing industries with new successful industries, such as fashion and textile, a good example of this is the group Inditex whose shops (Zara, Springfield, etc) are all over the world.

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   Why was the Battle of Corunna important?

   • The British were already fighting a losing battle when on the following day the French leader, Soult, launched his great assault. The Battle of Corunna (as it became known) took place on 16 th January 1809. Moore had made the decision to set up his position at the village of Elviña which was key for the British to maintain their route to the port.

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   Why was Corunna a difficult escape route?

   • Corunna became the most obvious choice to launch an escape route. This decision would end up being one of the most difficult and perilous retreats in British history. The weather was hazardous with British soldiers forced to cross over the mountains of Leon and Galicia in harsh and bitter conditions in the middle of winter.

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   Who died at the Battle of Corunna?

   • Sir John Moore killed at the Battle of Corunna, also known as the Battle of Elviña, on 16th January 1809 in the Peninsular War: picture by Sir Thomas Lawrence Date of the Battle of Corunna: 16 th January 1809 Place of the Battle of Corunna: La Coruña in Galicia, North Western Spain Combatants at the Battle of Corunna: British against the French

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