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May 29, 2022 Leave a Comment

Anglo-Spanish War 1585-1604

Anglo-Spanish War (1585–1604)-This conflict, though never a declared war, was significant in both English and Spanish history. It began with the

November 14, 2016 Leave a Comment

Sir Francis Drake Sails Home

Today's installment concludes Drake Captures Cartegena; Raids Cadiz,our selection from Sir Francis Drake by Julian Corbett published in 1890.If

November 13, 2016 Leave a Comment

Sir Francis Drake at Lagos

On the summit of the headland was a castle accessible on two sides only.Continuing Drake Captures Cartegena; Raids Cadiz,our selection from Sir

November 9, 2016 Leave a Comment

Sir Francis Drake Attacks Cadiz

Galleys could only fire straight ahead; and, as they came on line abreast, Drake, passing with the Queen's four battle-ships athwart their course,

November 7, 2016 Leave a Comment

Elizabethan Naval Warfare

Drake's ideas of naval warfare were developing a step further, and the Queen for the moment listened.Continuing Drake Captures Cartegena; Raids

November 6, 2016 Leave a Comment

Sir Francis Drake Captures Cartegena

Cartagena was the capital of the Spanish Main, and though much younger than Santo Domingo it was far wealthier.Continuing Drake Captures Cartegena;

November 2, 2016 Leave a Comment

Sir Francis Drake Appears off Cartegena

The city was built close to the shore fronting west, and directly from its southern face an inlet of the sea stretched many leagues southward along

October 30, 2016 Leave a Comment

Sir Francis Drake Captures Santo Domingo

In boats and pinnaces the troops were being rapidly embarked, and soon Drake in person was piloting the flotilla for the surf-beaten

October 26, 2016 Leave a Comment

Drake Captures Cartegena; Raids Cadiz

This series has eight easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Sir Francis Drake Sails Forth.IntroductionSir Francis Drake (he had

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