Peninsular War (1808-1814). Third Siege of Gerona (6 May to 12 December 1809). The city was besieged for seven months under the command of General Alvarez de Castro. It capitulated on 12 December 1809. Defence of the Gironella Tower. Oil on canvas by Cristobal Montserrat y Jorba (1866-1935), 1919. Army Museum. Toledo, Spain.

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