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American War of Independence. Anglo-Spanish War (1779-1783)
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American War of Independence. Anglo-Spanish War (1779-1783)
American War of Independence. Revolution of the Thirteen Colonies. Anglo-Spanish War (1779-1783). Spanish Siege of Pensacola (March 9-May 8, 1781). Capture of Pensacola. Spanish General Bernardo de Galvez, Governor of Louisiana and commander of the Spanish forces in North America, attacked the British occupied city of Pensacola, Florida. On May 8, 1871, after eighteen years of British occupation of Pensacola, it ended with a British surrender. Engraving by Vernier. Panorama Universal. History of the United States of America, from 1st edition of Jean B.G. Roux de Rochelle's Etats-Unis d'Amerique in 1837. Spanish edition, printed in Barcelona, 1850. Date: 2018
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1781 Anglo Spanish Bayonet Bernardo Capture Carlos Colonialism Colonies Colony Conflict Continent Dead Defeat Explosion Florida Governor Independence Leadership Pensacola Pointing Reign Revolution Revolutionary Saber Sable Siege Sling Spaniard Spaniards Thirteen Vernier Violence Weapon Weaponry Galvez
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This print depicts the pivotal moment of the Spanish Siege of Pensacola during the Anglo-Spanish War of the late 18th century, which marked the end of British occupation in Pensacola, Florida, during the American War of Independence. The scene unfolds with Spanish General Bernardo de Galvez, the Governor of Louisiana and commander of the Spanish forces in North America, leading his troops in the attack on the British-held city. The eighteen-year British reign came to an end on May 8, 1781, when the British surrendered. The engraving, created by Vernier for the History of the United States of America in the first edition of Jean B.G. Roux de Rochelle's Etats-Unis d'Amerique, published in Barcelona in 1850, portrays a diverse array of soldiers from both sides. Spanish soldiers, clad in sable uniforms, engage in hand-to-hand combat using swords, bayonets, and even a carabine with a sling. British soldiers, wearing red coats and armed with muskets, are shown in various states of defeat, some lying dead on the ground, while others attempt to flee. The historical significance of this event is underscored by the presence of General Galvez, who points to the city with pride and determination, while his horse rears up in excitement. The Spanish flag is raised above the city gates, symbolizing the victory of the Spanish forces. The scene is filled with the chaos and violence of war, with explosions in the background and smoke rising from the battlefield. This evocative print offers a glimpse into the complex web of conflicts that shaped the American continent during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, including the Anglo-Spanish War, colonialism, and the struggle for independence. The image stands as a testament to the leadership and military prowess of General Galvez and the Spanish forces, ultimately leading to the defeat of the British Empire in Pensacola.
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