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Britain Keeps Gibraltar

Today's installment concludes The Siege of Gibraltar 1782,our selection from The History of Gibraltar and of Its Political Relation to Events in

On that day, the realm of France received on parchment a stupendous accession.Previously in The Discovery of the Great West.Our special

The Spanish Government having gained intelligence of the approach of this powerful force, instantly took measures to attack the expedition before it

In Spain the news was received with consternation and despair. With the destruction of the floating batteries the siege was virtually

Never before in the annals of war had a spectacle so magnificently grand been witnessed, by land 400 cannons by sea 50 ships of the line.Continuing

While these discussions and misunderstandings were distracting the councils of the besiegers, a master hand was guiding the preparations for the

The fame of the siege of Gibraltar had ere this spread to the remotest corners of Europe.Continuing The Siege of Gibraltar 1782,our selection from

This series has seven easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Armored Batteries at Sea.IntroductionHow did Great Britain become a

Again they embarked; and with every stage of their adventurous progress the mystery of this vast New World was more and more unveiled.Previously in