by Marcus | Nov 25, 2021 | Portugal
A Portuguese language edition of Marcus’s biography of Marshal William Carr Beresford was officially launched at a reception held in the Gulbenkian Museum (Lisboa) on the evening of Tuesday 23rd November 2021. Marcus wishes to thank all those involved in...
by Marcus | Oct 8, 2021 | Connaught Rangers, Iberian Peninsula, Musings, Podcasts, Portugal
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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 3, 2021 | Musings, Portugal
Wellington’s Anglo-Portuguese army was put into winter quarters in north-east Portugal following the difficult and at times brutal retreat from Burgos in October and early November 1812. The 4th Division, commanded by Lowry Cole, was quartered in a hilly area running...
