The Peninsular War commenced.

In 1808, the Peninsular War erupted in Spain, marking a crucial moment in the country's history. Triggered by Napoleon Bonaparte's attempt to install his brother Joseph as the Spanish king, the conflict ignited a passionate resistance among the Spanish people. Fueled by patriotic fervor, Spanish militias and guerrilla fighters emerged to wage a relentless campaign against the French forces. The war lasted for six years and inflicted immense suffering on both sides. While Napoleon initially enjoyed some success, the fierce resistance, combined with the arrival of British forces led by the Duke of Wellington, turned the tide. The Peninsular War established Spain as a key battleground and a focal point of the Napoleonic Wars. It also marked a turning point in the Spanish struggle for independence and nationalism, fueling a sense of unity and resistance against foreign domination. #PeninsularWar #Spain #NapoleonicWars #Independence #Nationalism