Powstanie 2 maja w Madrycie i lekka kawaleria polska gwardii cesarskiej Napoleona
The 2nd May 1808 Uprising in Madrid and Polish light cavalry in Napoleon’s imperial guard
Author(s): Cristina González CaizánSubject(s): History
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: War of Independence; 2nd May; light cavalrymen; Napoleon; Spain
Summary/Abstract: On 2nd May 1808 the inhabitants of Madrid took up arms against the Napoleonic invader. The famous Polish light cavalrymen fought together with the French and the Mamelukes against the Madrilenians. On that day a lot of blood was shed in the streets of the capital. However, when after many years Polish soldiers who took part in that battle wrote their memoirs, they tried to decrease their responsibility. This is contrary to Spanish sources.
Journal: Roczniki Humanistyczne
- Issue Year: 61/2013
- Issue No: 02
- Page Range: 273-282
- Page Count: 10
- Language: Polish