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.
The Great Expedition Sir Francis Drake on the Spanish Main 1585–86 (Osprey Raid 17)
Издательство: Osprey Publishing
Год издания: 2011
Автор: Angus Konstam
Illustrator: Peter Dennis
ISBN: 978 1849082457
Кол-во страниц: 82
Язык: English
Формат: pdf
Размер: 35,4 Mb
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