French Bombard Madrid
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French Bombard Madrid
The French bombard Madrid, which they will subsequently enter - the first stage in the ill-fated campaign
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1808 Bombard Campaign Enter Fated Napoleonic Peninsula Subsequently Wars December
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December 1808: The French Bombardment of Madrid Begins - A Pivotal Moment in the Napoleanic Wars This evocative image captures the beginning of a fateful campaign in the Napoleanic Wars: the French bombardment of Madrid. The city, which had long been a symbol of Spanish resistance, was about to fall to the invading French forces. The year was 1808, and the Peninsula War was in full swing. The French army, led by Marshal Maurice Mathieu Marmont, had been advancing towards Madrid since October, and the city's defenders, under the command of General Palafox, had held out valiantly against the relentless onslaught. But the tide was turning. The French artillery, positioned in the distance, could be seen preparing to unleash a barrage of cannonballs upon the city walls. The bombardment marked the first stage in the ill-fated campaign to capture Madrid. The city's fall would prove to be a significant turning point in the Peninsula War, as it opened the door for the French to advance deeper into Spain and ultimately led to the disastrous Battle of Bailen. Despite the imminent danger, the people of Madrid refused to give up hope. They continued to defend their city, and their spirit remained unbroken. The bombardment would last for several days, but the determination of the Spanish defenders would ultimately prove to be a formidable obstacle for the French. This historic moment, captured in this print from Mary Evans Picture Library, serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and resilience of those who lived through the Napoleanic Wars. It is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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