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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. | 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 == | ||
Revision as of 22:14, 30 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
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.
