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March 27, 2019 Leave a Comment

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

March 25, 2019 Leave a Comment

Gibraltar Needs Supplies

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

March 24, 2019 Leave a Comment

Destruction of the Floating Batteries

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

March 23, 2019 Leave a Comment

Bombardment of Gibraltar Commences

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

March 22, 2019 Leave a Comment

The Allied Council of War

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

March 20, 2019 Leave a Comment

The Siege of Gibraltar 1782

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

February 11, 2018 Leave a Comment

Why the American Revolution Took So Long

The real causes of its protraction lay in the incapacity of American politicians, and, it must be added, in the spineless and want of patriotism of

February 9, 2018 Leave a Comment

How the American Revolutionary War Ended

This series has seven easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: The American’s Report.IntroductionThe battles had been won. Now the

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