The Marquis d'Asfeldl, a French Marshal and a major role player in the War of Spanish Succession. In the seige of Alicante he shows English officers the explosives in tunnels under the city which he threatens to explode if they don't capitulate.

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Size: 3100px × 4559px
Location: Alicante, Spain
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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