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Cranston Fine Arts  Military Art and Artists Napoleonic Military Art  Battle of Albuera |
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Battle of Albuhera by William Barnes Wollen. Shows the Buffs resolute defense of the colours. By incredible heroism, the colours remained intact but only 85 out of the 728 Buffs survived the battle (16th May 1811) |
The Fusiliers at the Battle of Albuera by David Rowlands. The Duke of Wellington while besieging the fort of Badajoz. |
Steady the Drums and Fifes by Lady Elizabeth Butler. The drummer boys of the 57th (die-hards) drawn up under fire on the ridge of Albuera, (16th May 1811), Peninsula war. |
Saving the Colours at Albuera by Allan Stewart (PC) The Battle of Albuera, fought on May 16, 1811, during the Peninsular War, was a significant confrontation between British, Spanish, and Portuguese forces against the French army led by Marshal Soult. The Allied forces, commanded by General William Beresford, faced a fierce attack and endured heavy casualties but ultimately held their ground, achieving a strategic victory. Despite the high losses, the battle demonstrated the resilience of the Allied troops and helped to maintain their position in southern Spain against the French forces. |
The " Die Hards " (57th Foot) at Albuera by Richard Caton Woodville No text for this item |
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