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Naval Battle 1704
BATTLE OF MALAGA The British & Dutch fleets, commanded by Sir George Rooke, prevent the French and Spanish fleets from joining forces, gaining a strategic victory Date: 24 August 1704
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1704 Commanded Fleets Forces Gaining Joining Malaga Prevent Rooke Strategic Succession Victory
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This striking print commemorates the pivotal naval battle of Malaga, which took place on August 24, 1704, during the War of the Spanish Succession. The battle saw the British and Dutch fleets, under the command of Sir George Rooke, successfully preventing the Spanish and French fleets from joining forces in the Mediterranean Sea. The strategic victory was a significant turning point in the war, as it denied the combined forces of Spain and France the opportunity to reinforce their armies and threaten the Allied invasion of Spain. The print vividly depicts the intense engagement between the two sides, with the British and Dutch ships boldly charging forward against the Spanish and French fleets. The skill and determination of Sir George Rooke and his commanders were crucial in securing the victory, as the Allied forces were outnumbered but managed to inflict heavy damage on their opponents. The Battle of Malaga marked the end of the Spanish dominance of the Mediterranean and paved the way for the Allied advance into Spain. This impressive print serves as a testament to the bravery and military prowess of the British and Dutch sailors and their commanders, who risked their lives to secure a crucial victory in the wider conflict for the Spanish Succession.
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