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.
Capture of Portobello Explained
The Capture of Portobello was a significant military event in 1739 during the War of Jenkins’ Ear, where British forces successfully seized the strategic port city of Portobello in present-day Panama from the Spanish.