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The Great Expedition

By Angus , Konstam

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Year
2011
ISBN
9781849082457, 9781849082464, 9781780962337
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
36 MB (37716678 bytes)
Pages
\0
Time added
2020-07-26 19:24:52

Description

In 1585, the English launched a pre-emptive strike against Spain, by attacking her New World colonies. Led by Sir Francis Drake, in command of 21 ships and 1,800 soldiers, the expedition struck first at the Canary Islands, then attacked the city of Santo Domingo and the treasure port of Cartagena. Frequently outnumbered, Drake's soldiers won an series of spectacular victories and, laden with treasure, sailed home to a hero's welcome.

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