18 Jul 1809

On 18 July 1809, Spain. 2/66th again advanced, this time south east. On 22 July it crossed the watershed between the Tietar and Targus. On 20 August Wellington moved to cantonments in the Guadiana valley at Merida. The 66th lost 100 men here because of fever. During September the Regiment arrived at Montijo. During November Wellington decided to withdraw his forces to Portugal.