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The Capture of Gibraltar by Anglo-Dutch forces, 1 to 4 August 1704
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The Capture of Gibraltar by Anglo-Dutch forces, 1 to 4 August 1704
The Capture of Gibraltar by Anglo-Dutch forces, 1 to 4 August 1704, part of the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714). Date: 1704
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1700s 1704 Anglo Capture Explosion Firing Fortress Gibraltar Iberian Oars Peninsula Rowing Succession Taking
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This evocative print captures the pivotal moment in the history of Gibraltar, as Anglo-Dutch forces successfully take the fortified Spanish rock on the Iberian Peninsula between 1 and 4 August 1704. The event marked a significant turning point in the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714), a European conflict sparked by the death of Spanish King Charles II and the subsequent power struggle for the Spanish throne. The image portrays a chaotic scene on the water, with ships from the British and Dutch navies engaging in a fierce battle with the Spanish fleet. Plumes of smoke rise from the ships, indicating the intensity of the fighting. In the foreground, a Dutch boat rows towards the rock, its oarsmen determinedly pulling against the current. A British ship explodes in the background, adding to the chaos and destruction. The capture of Gibraltar was a strategic victory for the Allied forces, as it secured a valuable naval base in the Mediterranean and denied the Spanish access to the straits of Gibraltar. The rock had been a contested territory for centuries, with the Spanish and the British vying for control. This print serves as a testament to the bravery and determination of the soldiers and sailors who fought in this pivotal battle, and to the enduring significance of Gibraltar as a symbol of British power and influence.
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