This battle, fought by Napoleonic Era titans Marshal Massena and the Duke of Wellington, really came down to the reconstituted Portuguese army who performed well in their first major battle against the French. Special guest and battlefield tour guide Marcus Cribb returns to the show to walk us through this unique battle and battlefield.
Chapters
0:01 Intro
2:05 Battle background
7:25 Topography of the battlefield
9:59 Wellington's use of reverse-slope
14:08 Battle Strategy
17:00 Wellington's Charge
20:30 Reaching the crest
21:36 Casualties
23:09 Low chance of success
27:00 Aftermath
29:57 Portuguese contribution to victory
34:27 Conclusion
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