Siege of Badajoz, Siege site in Spain
The Siege of Badajoz in 1812 was a significant battle during the Peninsular War.
British and Portuguese forces captured Badajoz from the French after a brutal siege.
The siege is remembered for the intense fight and heavy casualties experienced by both sides.
Badajoz today features numerous monuments commemorating the siege's events.
The storming of the breaches is considered one of the bloodiest episodes in British military history.
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Peninsular War
GPS coordinates
38.87889,-6.96694
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August 31, 2026 12:22
