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Albuera (part 2):
- One of the bridges at Albuera from the French side facing the village.
- Maj Gen Charles von Alten, who commanded the King’s German Legion Brigade that defended the village.
- Officer and Sergeant of the 2nd Light Bn KGL and Private of 1st Light Bn KGL.
A fascinating letter from Wellington to Robert ‘Black Bob’ Craufurd (GOC #LightDivision), from Cea, #OTD210 years ago, 15 April 1810. Sheds light on how the intriguing system of command appointments worked in practice. #patronage #WellingtonWednesday #PeninsularWar 1/9