WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Guerrilla warfare in the Peninsular War refers to the armed civilian actions carried out by non-regular troops against Napoleon’s Grande Armée in Spain and Portugal during the Peninsular War.

Detailed explanation-2: -Napoleon had trouble fighting the enemy forces in the Peninsular War because he couldn’t defeat the guerrillas in open battle. They worked in small groups that ambushed Napoleon’s army and then fled into hiding. Napoleon had trouble fighting enemy forces as the British sent troops to help the Spaniards.

Detailed explanation-3: -The invasion of Portugal (19–30 November 1807) saw an Imperial French corps under Jean-Andoche Junot and Spanish military troops invade the Kingdom of Portugal, which was headed by its Prince Regent João of Bragança (John of Braganza). The military operation resulted in the occupation of Portugal.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 1807, Napoleon was at the apex of his power and influence. Needing a fleet to blockade England, he conquered Portugal, with help from a small Spanish Army. He then betrayed the Spanish monarch and invaded Spain.