Middlesex Day: Battle of Albuera, 1811

When:
16 May 2024 all-day
2024-05-16T00:00:00+01:00
2024-05-17T00:00:00+01:00

The battle of Albuera (1811) took place during the Peninsular War, when Anglo-Portuguese forces defeated the French.

The 57th (West Middlesex) Foot suffered very heavy casualties during the battle and later celebrated the anniversary as a regimental day.