Peninsular War

The Peninsular War (1808–1814) (known as War of Independence in Spain and as French Invasions in Portugal) was a major conflict during the Napoleonic Wars, fought in the Iberian Peninsula with Spanish, Portuguese, and the British forces fighting against Napoleonic French.

Media influence

Prosper Mérimée's Carmen, on which Bizet's opera Carmen was based, is set during the war.

Related Topics:
Prosper Mérimée - Bizet - Carmen

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Curro Jiménez was a very successful Spanish TV series about Sierra Morena, a generous bandit fighting against the French.

Related Topics:
Curro Jiménez - Sierra Morena

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The British Sharpe, featuring actor Sean Bean, series of television movies followed the adventures of a British Army officer during the Peninsular War.

Related Topics:
Sharpe - Actor - Sean Bean - British Army

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