1-157-588 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Battle of Talavera, Peninsular War, 27-28 July 1809. A bayonet charge by the 48th Foot, the Northamptonshire Regiment, who were awarded battle honours by the Duke of Wellington. The British and Spanish army commanded by Wellington won an indecisive victory over the French commanded by Napoleon's brother Joseph Bonaparte, who Napoleon had installed on the Spanish throne.