Description: The Anglo-Spanish War 1655-1660The War in the West IndiesPaul SuttonIn 1655 Oliver Cromwell, England’s Lord Protector, sent a fleet to attack and seize Spanish possessions in South America. The English was flexing its muscles on the international stage and for political, religious and commercial reasons chose to attacked a weakened Spain in the West Indies believing it a soft target. In late 1654 possibly the largest military force to date ever to leave English shores set sail from Portsmouth under the command of General Robert Venables and Admiral William Penn.This book describes the reasons for war with Spain, the army and fleet assembled at Cromwell’s bidding and its objective. The attack on Hispaniola in April 1655 will be explained in detail along with the reasons for its failure as will the occupation of Jamaica as will the beginnings of the Spanish war of resistance. A subsequent volume will recount the war on Jamaica from the end of 1655 until 1660.This work draws upon extensive primary source material from England and Spain as well as the copious amounts of letters and narratives of soldiers and sailors present, from both sides. Publisher : Helion and Company (April 22, 2021) Language : English Paperback : 336 pages ISBN-10 : 1913336638 ISBN-13 : 9781913336639
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Series: Century of the Soldier
Type: Illustrated Book
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Book Series: Century of the Soldier
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Features: Illustrated
Original Language: English
Subjects: History & Military
Book Title: Anglo-Spanish War 1655-1660 : the War in the West Indies
Item Length: 9.8in.
Item Width: 7.1in.
Author: Paul Sutton
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Military / General, Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies), Europe / General, Modern / 17th Century
Publisher: Helion & Company, The Limited
Publication Year: 2021
Genre: History
Number of Pages: 336 Pages
