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.
Featuring bespoke illustrations, this is the daring account of the most spectacular of Sir Francis Drake's raids on the Spanish Main that was the casus belli for war between England and the Spanish Empire.
| ISBN: | 9781849082457 |
| Publication date: | 20th February 2011 |
| Author: | Angus Konstam |
| Illustrator: | Peter Dennis, Alan Gilliland, Brian Delf |
| Publisher: | Osprey Publishing an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 80 pages |
| Series: | Raid |
| Genres: |
European history Specific wars and campaigns Naval forces and warfare Special and elite forces Battles and campaigns |
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.Featuring bespoke illustrations, this is the daring account of the most spectacular of Sir Francis Drake's raids on the Spanish Main that was the casus belli for war between England and the Spanish Empire.
The Great Expedition features in the following genres: European history, Specific wars and campaigns, Naval forces and warfare, Special and elite forces, Battles and campaigns
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The Great Expedition was written by Angus Konstam and published by Osprey Publishing an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
The Great Expedition has 80 pages
Yes it is part of Raid series
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