French forces under Marshal Moncey attack the Spanish city of Valencia during the Peninsular War on June 26, 1808 but are repulsed by Spanish defenders and retreat to Madrid. Their failure highlighted the fierce Spanish resistance during the Peninsular War.
Later, in January 1812, the French under Marshal Suchet successfully captured the city of Valencia a significant victory, making Valencia the French capital in Spain for a time before ultimately falling to Spanish resistance.