Castella was the scene of two battles during the Peninsular War. We planned to visit it, and were delighted when Frank, a local wargamer and teacher, offered to show us around. We spent the day there, and Frank was an excellent guide.
Frank, me and Jan at the monument to the battle in the main street of Castella
Castella castle from the centre of the town
Castella town hall
The British and Spanish held this hill, and the French attacked from the right
Castella castle was the right of the Anglo-Spanish position and held throughout the battle
Frank, me and Jan at the monument to the battle in the main street of Castella
Castella castle from the centre of the town
Castella town hall
The British and Spanish held this hill, and the French attacked from the right
Castella castle was the right of the Anglo-Spanish position and held throughout the battle
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