In the following year he was appointed to the command of the II corps of the army with which Napoléon intended to conquer Spain, and after winning the Battle of Gamonal he was detailed by the emperor to pursue Sir John Moore's British army.
He was appointed to the command of the II corps of the army with which Napoléon intended to conquer Spain. This was in the following year. He was detailed by the emperor. This was to pursue Sir John Moore's British army. He was winning the Battle of Gamonal.