Articles related to "Peninsular War"

As the Napoleonic Wars dragged on French prisoners of war arrived in the towns of Selkirk, Kelso and Hawick

Part of the Leonaur Eyewitness to War Series, Fusilier Cooper is an account of John S. Cooper as he marches through the Peninsular Campaign and the Battle of New Orleans.

La Coruna in Galicia, Spain has plenty of history to it. Find out more about the stories behind the city walls, Jardin de San Carlos and Tower of Hercules.

Short biography of Spanish Rococo and Romantic artist Francisco de Goya. His paintings and etchings provide insights of Spanish life and history.

The medal has become one of the most coveted awards for valour in the world and the Commonwealth's highest honour for conspicuous bravery in the face of the enemy.

He ended disorder in post-Revolutionary Europe, but was considered a tyrant by his critics, some of whom have blamed him for 17 years of war and the bankruptcy of France.

Spontaneous, informal truces have not been uncommon during wartime. Enemies came together to listen to music, barter food, play football and even celebrate Christmas.