Siege of Chaves
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The siege of Chaves refers to the French siege and capture of Fort São Francisco and the town of Chaves, Portugal from 10 to 12 March 1809, and the subsequent siege and recapture of the fort by Portug
Monument to commemorate the recapture of Chaves by the Portuguese forces.
Battle of Bussaco
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The Battle of Buçaco or Bussaco was fought on 27 September 1810 during the Peninsular War in the Portuguese mountain range of Serra do Buçaco, resulting in the defeat of French forces by Lord Wellingt
Illustration of the battle
British and Portuguese infantry deployed in line on the ridge at Bussaco