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Storming of the fortress at Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, Spain, 19 January 1812
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Storming of the fortress at Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, Spain, 19 January 1812
Storming of the fortress at Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, Spain, 19 January 1812, by Wellingtons Anglo-Portuguese forces against the French, part of the Peninsular War (1807-1814). Date: 1812
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This evocative image captures the intense and chaotic moment of the Storming of the Fortress at Ciudad Rodrigo in Salamanca, Spain, on 19 January 1812. The scene portrays the Anglo-Portuguese forces, led by the Duke of Wellington, launching a daring assault on the heavily fortified French stronghold during the Peninsular War (1807-1814). The relentless determination of the Anglo-Portuguese soldiers is evident as they surge forward, weapons at the ready, through a hail of gunfire and canister shot. The thick, choking smoke from the explosions and gunpowder fills the air, obscuring the battlefield and adding to the confusion and danger. The intensity of the conflict is palpable, with the clash of steel and the roar of cannons echoing through the fortress walls. The successful storming of Ciudad Rodrigo was a significant victory for Wellington's forces, boosting morale and paving the way for further advances against the French in the Peninsular War.
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