The Bridge of Sampaio
by Micah Offman
Title
The Bridge of Sampaio
Artist
Micah Offman
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
The bridge over the river Verdugo divides Concellos Soutomaior and Pontevedra (Spain).
The bridges had ten semicircular arches and sharp embankments witnessed in June 1809 confrontation between the Spanish army and French.
Colonel Pablo Morillo ordered to the destruction of several arches of the bridge and stood up to Marshal Ney on the south bank of the river Verdugo, who could not cope for two days an army of volunteers and peasants finally had to withdraw with heavy casualties.
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January 22nd, 2023
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