Siege of Burgos
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At the siege of Burgos, from 19 September to 21 October 1812, the Anglo-Portuguese Army led by General Arthur Wellesley, Marquess of Wellington tried to capture the castle of Burgos from its French ga
The Siege of Burgos, by François Joseph Heim
These re-enactors are dressed as British infantry.
Marshal Nicolas Soult
Stone bridge at Palencia
Battle of Salamanca
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The Battle of Salamanca took place on 22 July 1812. An Anglo-Portuguese army under the Earl of Wellington defeated Marshal Auguste Marmont's French forces at Arapiles, south of Salamanca, Spain, durin
1904 illustration of the battle
Seen from the village, the Greater Arapile (Arapil Grande) is on the right.
c. 1900 illustration of the battle
The charge of the 3rd Division