The Lines of Torres Vedras

Some of the forts that were part of the lines of Torres Vedras. Fort da Boa Vista, forte Novo da Serra do Formoso, forte do Moinho Branco e reduto Novo da Costa Freire. A historical episode occurred in October 16, 1810 when Marshal Massena recognized the lines of Torres Vedras next to the fort Novo da Serra do Formoso. Marshal Massena, receives a warning shot coming from this fort that struck the wall where Marshal Masséna protected himself and watched the position. It is said that the marshal took off his