An encounter which took place between the Spanish and Dutch fleets in 1639 shows most plainly the state of degradation into which this once proud navy
When Fighting Sail Matured
This series has eighteen easy 5-minute installments. This first installment: The General Situation of the Primary Naval Powers in
1868 Spanish Revolution
This series has five easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: O’Donnell Saves Monarchy.IntroductionUnder the regency of her mother,
De Soto Discovers The Mississippi
This series has three easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Surrounded by Warriors.IntroductionFrom the eastern coast of Florida
Most One-Sided Battle in Naval History
Today's installment concludes The Battle of Manila Bay,our selection from The New Pacific by Hubert Howe Bancroft published in 1900.If you have
Prepare for Action!
Upon the instant the Stars and Stripes appeared at every masthead, and simultaneously from all those ships went up a mighty shout, which struck upon
The Battle of Manila Bay
This series has three easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Capture or Destroy the Spanish Fleet.IntroductionOne of the world-wide
How Don Carlos Lost
Today's installment concludes First Carlist Revolt,our selection from History of Modern Europe by Charles A. Fyffe published in 1890.If you have
The Surging Carlists
The Carlist leader, master of the open country up to the borders of Castile, prepared to cross the Ebro and to march upon Madrid.Continuing First