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Authentic Papers Relating to the Expedition Against Carthagena: Being the Resolutions of the Councilis of War; Both of Sea and Land-Officers Respectively, at Sea and on Shore (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Edward Vernon

 
9781333926328: Authentic Papers Relating to the Expedition Against Carthagena: Being the Resolutions of the Councilis of War; Both of Sea and Land-Officers Respectively, at Sea and on Shore (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book presents the official record of the 1741 Cartagena Expedition, a pivotal episode in the War of Jenkins' Ear between Britain and Spain. The author's account, based on firsthand letters and documents, reveals the strategic moves, triumphs, and setbacks of the British campaign. The detailed descriptions of battles and encounters, along with insights into the political context and military strategy of the era, bring to life this significant historical event. Through the meticulous examination of authentic papers, this book offers a captivating glimpse into the realities of eighteenth-century warfare and the complexities of international conflict.

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