Stock Photo - Storming of Badajoz, Spain, Peninsular War, 6 April 1812. British troops under the command of Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852) capturing Badajoz from the French, a victory which came at the cost of heavy casualties. The Peninsular War, fought from 1808-1814 is known in Spain as the War of Independence. Wellesley's victory in the war led to him being promoted to Field Marshal and made Duke of Wellington 1814.

Stock Photo: Storming of Badajoz, Spain, Peninsular War, 6 April 1812. British troops under the command of Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852) capturing Badajoz from the French.

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