An early engagement in this war saw General Dupont forced to surrender his entire army. The Central Junta government ordered all able-bodied men to jo
An early engagement in this war saw General Dupont forced to surrender his entire army. The Central Junta government ordered all able-bodied men to join the Land Corsairs during this conflict. During this subphase of a larger conflict, George Scovell led the effort to break the Great Cipher. Prior to the outbreak of this war, the palace of Prime Minister (*) Godoy was sacked by an angry mob. This war's decisive battle took place at Vitoria, and it saw British forces defend the Lines of Torres Vedras. It was sparked by the revolt of the 2nd of May, 1808. For 10 points, name this theatre in the Napoleonic Wars that saw much fighting in Spain.
An early engagement in this war saw General Dupont forced to surrender his entire army.
Peninsular War [accept The Spanish Ulcer or the War in Spain and Portugal or the Spanish War of Independence before the last word in the question; prompt on "The Napoleonic Wars" until mentioned]