An idea of the desperate nature of the fighting that distinguished this remarkable assault may be gained from the amount of the loss.Continuing The
American Fleet Attacks Tripolitan Fleet
The eastern, or most weatherly division of the enemy’s gun boats, nine in number, as being least supported, was the aim of the American
The Tripolitan War of 1804
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Battle of Blaauwberg
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Dutch Reacquire Control of Cape Colony
In 1802 was signed the Peace of Amiens, by which Great Britain agreed to restore the Cape to the Batavian Republic.Continuing Great Britain Acquires
Marquette’s Exploration Ends
They dug a grave beside the hut, and here they buried him.Previously in The Discovery of the Great West.Our special project presenting the
First British Conquest of Cape Colony
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Unrest Among the Dutch Settlers in Cape Colony
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Great Britain Acquires Cape Colony
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