Siege of Saragossa
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges, Napoleonic Wars, Cities, Urbanization
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, French History, Spanish/Portuguese History
- Geographical Location: Spain
- Date: June 15-August 17, 1808; December 20, 1808-February 20, 1809
Article abstract: Type of action: Two-part siege in the Peninsular War. Result: French besiege Saragossa, taking it in their second attempt.
After Napoleon Bonaparte replaced the Spanish royal family and made his brother Joseph king in May, 1808, riots broke out throughout Spain, initiating a bitter struggle against French occupation that lasted until 1814. Saragossa became a center of resistance. It first came under siege by French forces under General Jean-Antoine Verdier in June, 1808. The Spanish, despite few regular troops and the minimal military experience...
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