Napoleon Bonaparte, the iconic French military leader and emperor, had an ambitious vision of imposing the Continental System, a form of economic warfare aimed at isolating Britain and strengthening France’s grip over Europe. The Iberian Peninsula, specifically Spain and Portugal, stood as essential pieces in his grand strategy. The Peninsular War, which ensued from 1808 […]
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