by Admin | Sep 1, 2025 | Iberian Peninsula, Musings
Marcus recently joined host John Viscardo on the Generals and Napoleon podcast for a deep dive into one of the most ferocious clashes of the Napoleonic era: the Battle of Albuera. In this episode, Marcus unpacks the brutal events of May 16, 1811, when Marshal...
by Admin | Jun 23, 2025 | Iberian Peninsula
The meeting at Valverde de Leganes 14 May 1811 The meeting of Generals Beresford, Blake, Castanos and their staff at Valverde de Leganes on 14 May 1811 has barely been mentioned in many of the historical accounts of the Battle of Albuera; yet it was of historic...
by Marcus | Oct 8, 2021 | Connaught Rangers, Iberian Peninsula, Musings, Podcasts, Portugal
Now available here on the Galway Beo youtube channel. Click...
by Marcus | May 6, 2021 | Iberian Peninsula, Portugal
On the 16th of May, Redcoat History will be releasing a special episode to mark the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Albuera – one of the bloodiest and most controversial battles of the war. Host Christian Parkinson will be joined by historians Mark Thompson...
by Marcus | Feb 6, 2021 | Iberian Peninsula, Musings
French and Spanish troops occupied Portugal in late 1807, following the departure of the Portuguese royal family for Brazil. General Junot, commander of the French forces, disbanded the Portuguese army. In 1808 Spain and Portugal rose against Napoleon’s rule. Great...
