Siege of Astorga
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title:
Siege of Astorga
text:
The siege of Astorga was an attempt by French forces to capture Astorga, Spain in a campaign of the Peninsular War. Astorga was located on the flank of the French invasion of Spain and Portugal, and was meant to be used as a headquarters during the campaign. For several weeks no attack took place, as neither side had artillery enough to fight well. Shortly after the French guns arrived, however, a hole was made in the wall and the city fell shortly thereafter. The French overpowered the Spanish
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description:
1810 siege during the Peninsular War
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Astorga
date created:
2009-08-29T15:43:28Z
date modified:
2024-09-12T17:24:24Z
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