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The '''Battle of Talavera''' was a battle in the [[Peninsular War]]. It was considered a significant victory for the [[Arthur Wellesley|Duke of Wellington]]'s forces. | {{Wikipediainfo}} | ||
The '''Battle of Talavera''' was a battle in the [[Peninsular War]]. It was considered a significant victory for the [[Arthur Wellesley|Duke of Wellington]]'s forces. | |||
During the Battle, a [[French Eagle]] was captured by Captain [[Sharpe | During the Battle, a [[French Eagle]] was captured by Captain [[Richard Sharpe|Sharpe]] of the [[South Essex]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[A Funny Turn (short story)|A Funny Turn]]'') | ||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
The real world battle occurred from [[27 July|27]]-[[28 July]] [[1809]]. | |||
The reference to Captain Sharpe capturing a French Eagle during the Battle originates in the ''Sharpe'' series of novels by Bernard Cornwell. | The reference to Captain Sharpe capturing a French Eagle during the Battle originates in the ''Sharpe'' series of novels by Bernard Cornwell. | ||
[[Category:Human conflicts]] | [[Category:Human conflicts]] | ||
[[Category:Battles of the Napoleonic Wars]] | |||
[[Category:Peninsular War]] | |||
Latest revision as of 00:25, 31 January 2024
The Battle of Talavera was a battle in the Peninsular War. It was considered a significant victory for the Duke of Wellington's forces.
During the Battle, a French Eagle was captured by Captain Sharpe of the South Essex. (PROSE: A Funny Turn)
Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]
The real world battle occurred from 27-28 July 1809.
The reference to Captain Sharpe capturing a French Eagle during the Battle originates in the Sharpe series of novels by Bernard Cornwell.
