The Powers of Europe and Fall of Sebastopol
CHAPTER V.
Badajos--Its Capture by the French--Attempts to retake it by the English--Wellington invests it in Person--Assault upon Fort Christoval--Storming of the Town--Terrific Conflict--The place sacked by the Victors--Disgraceful Drunkenness and Debauchery of the Troops--The Main Body of the Army depart for Beira, 160