Great Expedition e-bog
131,51 DKK
(inkl. moms 164,39 DKK)
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 tr...
E-bog
131,51 DKK
Forlag
Osprey Publishing
Udgivet
20 december 2011
Længde
80 sider
Genrer
HB
Sprog
English
Format
epub
Beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9781780962337
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.