Today in 1812, 27,000 British & Portuguese troops under Wellesley (the future Duke of Wellington) storm the French-held city of Badajoz, Spain following a 3-week siege. After taking heavy casualties in the assault, some of the more vengeful victors loot the town & kill hundreds.

Today in 1812, 27,000 British & Portuguese troops under Wellesley (the future Duke of Wellington) storm the French-held city of Badajoz, Spain following a 3-week siege. After taking heavy casualties in the assault, some of the more vengeful victors loot the town & kill hundreds. pic.twitter.com/u0gmTBq3p3

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