Relive the horrors of the Peninsular War with this vivid and powerful epic poem recounting the brutal siege and sacking of the Spanish city of Badajoz. Blending historical accuracy with literary flair, William Hersee captures the intense emotions and physical toll of warfare, from the fear and confusion of the common soldier to the ruthlessness and ambition of the commanding officers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.