Richard And Jo Demeester's photos with the keyword: Blas de Lezo

A One-eyed, One-armed, One-legged Hero

17 Jan 2012 212
Statue of Blas de Lezo. In previous battles, he lost an eye, an arm, and a leg, Despite this, and against all odds (25,000 to 2,500), this Spaniard successfully led the defence of Cartagena from a British naval attack. In the process, he lost his other leg, and ultimately his life. But he did get to become a statue!