The Battle of Trafalgar was a naval conflict in 1805 between the British Royal Navy and the combined French and Spanish fleets, resulting in a decisive victory for the British and securing their naval dominance.
War of Jenkins’ Ear Explained
The War of Jenkins’ Ear was a conflict between Britain and Spain in the 18th century sparked by the alleged mutilation of a British sailor’s ear.
Battle of Lake Erie Explained
The Battle of Lake Erie was a pivotal naval conflict during the War of 1812 that resulted in a decisive American victory and control over the Great Lakes.
Naval operations in the Dardanelles campaign Explained
Naval operations in the Dardanelles campaign were a failed attempt by the Allies to secure control of the Dardanelles Strait during World War I.
Battle of Gibraltar Explained
The Battle of Gibraltar was a naval engagement during the American Revolutionary War that resulted in a strategic victory for the British.
Battle of Lowestoft Explained
The Battle of Lowestoft was a naval engagement between the English and Dutch fleets during the Second Anglo-Dutch War in 1665.
Battle in the Bay of Matanzas Explained
The Battle in the Bay of Matanzas was a naval engagement during the Spanish-American War in which the US Navy destroyed the Spanish fleet in Cuba.
Battle of Saint-Malo Explained
The Battle of Saint-Malo was a naval conflict during World War II that resulted in the liberation of the French port city from German occupation.
Battle of Porto Bello Explained
The Battle of Porto Bello was a significant naval engagement in 1739 during the War of Jenkins’ Ear, resulting in a British victory and the capture of a major Spanish port in present-day Panama.