229. Portugal: Gold, Earthquakes, and Brazil (Part 3)
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Fortifications and Resilience: The Torres Vedras Lines in the Peninsular War
This chapter examines the military tactics during the Peninsular War, emphasizing the significant victory at Talavera and the strategic withdrawal to Portugal. It also addresses the construction of the Torres Vedras lines and the rising animosity towards the French amidst the chaos of repeated invasions.
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