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The Siege of St. Augustine, FL. 1702. Spanish Fort Unconquered. Delays British American Dominance.
Manage episode 468608032 series 3591999
Spain’s victory did more than just hold the line, it secured Florida as a critical bastion, shielding its Atlantic trade routes and standing as a barrier against the rising power of the American colonies. For decades to come, it would remain a Spanish stronghold, a thorn in the ambitions of an expanding America, a reminder that the old empire was not yet finished.
St. Augustine, FL. November 10 - December 29, 1702.
Spanish Forces: 230 Soldiers, 180 Indians and Freed African Slaves.
English Forces: 500 Soldiers, 300 Indians.
Additional Reading and Episode Research:
- National Park Service. Castillo de San Marcos.
- Arnade, Charles. The Siege of St. Augustine in 1702.
Social Media:
www.HistorysGreatestBattles.com
Youtube | TikTok
Support The Show:
https://covertwars.com
134 episodes
Manage episode 468608032 series 3591999
Spain’s victory did more than just hold the line, it secured Florida as a critical bastion, shielding its Atlantic trade routes and standing as a barrier against the rising power of the American colonies. For decades to come, it would remain a Spanish stronghold, a thorn in the ambitions of an expanding America, a reminder that the old empire was not yet finished.
St. Augustine, FL. November 10 - December 29, 1702.
Spanish Forces: 230 Soldiers, 180 Indians and Freed African Slaves.
English Forces: 500 Soldiers, 300 Indians.
Additional Reading and Episode Research:
- National Park Service. Castillo de San Marcos.
- Arnade, Charles. The Siege of St. Augustine in 1702.
Social Media:
www.HistorysGreatestBattles.com
Youtube | TikTok
Support The Show:
https://covertwars.com
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