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Peninsular War: Siege of Saragosa (Zaragoza) 16 June-13 August 1808. Wood engraving
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Peninsular War: Siege of Saragosa (Zaragoza) 16 June-13 August 1808. Wood engraving
536457 Peninsular War: Siege of Saragosa (Zaragoza) 16 June-13 August 1808. Wood engraving.; (add.info.: Maria Augustin, Maid of Sarogossa, encouraging fellow citizens to re-man gun battery and resume firing on French besiegers under General Lefebre.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38310518
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1808 Aragon Aragon (region) Aragona Aragonese August Augustin Battery Besiegers Brigadier Captain (military) Citizens Colonel Corporal Encouraging Fellow Firing Heroine Lieutenant Major Maria Military Officer Napoleonic Peninsular Private Province Of Saragossa Saragossa Sergeant Siege Wars Wood (material) Wood Material Zaragoza Zaragoza Province
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This powerful wood engraving captures the intense and heroic spirit of the Peninsular War: Siege of Saragosa in 1808. The image depicts Maria Augustin, known as the Maid of Saragossa, courageously encouraging her fellow citizens to re-man a gun battery and resume firing on the French besiegers led by General Lefebre.
In this moment of chaos and conflict, Maria Augustin stands as a symbol of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Her unwavering bravery inspires those around her to continue fighting for their city and their freedom.
The detailed engraving brings to life the tension and urgency of war, with soldiers preparing to defend against the enemy forces closing in on them. The intricate lines and shading create a sense of movement and action, drawing viewers into the heart of battle alongside these courageous individuals.
As we gaze upon this historical scene frozen in time, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by ordinary people who rose up to protect their homeland from foreign invaders. Maria Augustin's legacy lives on through this striking image, immortalizing her as a true heroine of Saragossa.
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