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Great Expedition, The - Sir Francis Drake on the Spanish Main 1585-86

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Type: Softcover

Product Line: Raid

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Product Info

Title
Great Expedition, The - Sir Francis Drake on the Spanish Main 1585-86
Publisher
Product Line
Category
Author
Angus Konstam
Publish Year
2011
Pages
80
Dimensions
7.25x9.75x.25"
NKG Part #
2147443106
MFG. Part #
OSPRAID017
Type
Softcover
Series
RAID17

Description

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.