Gage’s Peninsular War

Gage’s Peninsular War refers to the conflict between Britain, Spain, and Portugal against Napoleon's France from 1808 to 1814 on the Iberian Peninsula. British forces, under General Sir John Moore and later the Duke of Wellington, supported Spanish and Portuguese resistance efforts to push back French occupation. The war involved fierce guerrilla tactics, large-scale battles, and strategic alliances, ultimately weakening French control in Spain and contributing to Napoleon’s downfall. It exemplifies a key phase of the broader Napoleonic Wars, highlighting the importance of coordinated allied efforts and unconventional warfare against a dominant empire.