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Tag: Salamanca

September 20, 2021 imagejunkies Napoleonic wars, Peninsular war, podcast, Video

‘By God, that will do!’: The Battle of Salamanca – Wellington’s greatest victory?

There are still mysteries and controversies around the battle. For example did Wellington throw a chicken leg over his shoulder and cry, 'By God that will do'? How many French Imperial Eagles were actually won? And was this Wellington's greatest victory? - You might be surprised by the answer.

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