Oliver Cromwell’s expedition to the Caribbean aimed to secure English control over the region and establish a base for trade and colonization.
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 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 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.