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1 day ago · Murat was named a Marshal of the Empire on the proclamation of the French Empire. He took part in various battles including those of Ulm , Austerlitz , Jena and Eylau , where he led a famous massed cavalry charge against the Russians.
Jul 18, 2024 · The rebellion in Madrid began the movement that ultimately proved fatal to Napoleon’s power. Although the Madrid revolt was ruthlessly suppressed by the French, provincial insurrections took place thoroughout Spain, and the Spaniards showed great capacity for guerrilla warfare.
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5 days ago · In lieu of a direct confrontation, they sent someone to notify Madrid of their suspicions. On the second day, village militiamen attempted to detain Morral, who countered by using his revolver to fire two fatal shots: one villager in the face and himself in the chest.
Jul 30, 2024 · The Marshall Tucker Band will headline Music on the Mississippi, a free concert at New Madrid on Aug. 31. And best of all, the concert is free. According to City Administrator Aaron Griffin, it began with a conversation among himself, City Police Chief Joey Higgerson and New Madrid Mayor Nick White.
3 days ago · Madrid, city, capital of Spain and of Madrid province, lying almost exactly at the geographical heart of the Iberian Peninsula. Spain’s arts and financial center, the city proper and province form an autonomous community in central Spain. Learn more about Madrid, including its history and economy.
Jul 23, 2024 · The Marshall Plan was a U.S.-sponsored program designed to rehabilitate the economies of 17 western and southern European countries in order to create stable conditions in which democratic institutions could survive in the aftermath of World War II.
Jul 17, 2024 · Los Blancos have had some incredible stars in their history including Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, Zinedine Zidane and Alfredo Di Stefano.
