Peninsular War (1818-1814). Madrid, Second May Uprising, 1808 against French troops. Defence of the Monteleón Park. The artillery captains Luis Daoiz and Pedro Velarde took up arms against the French. Illustration based on the painting by Sorolla. "Historia General de España" (General History of Spain), by Miguel Morayta. Volume IV. Madrid, 1892.

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