Historical Events tagged with "Port Royal"
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Beginning of the Anglo-Spanish War Invasion
An English fleet launched an invasion of Jamaica, aiming to capture the island from Spanish control. The expedition was led by Admiral William Penn and General Robert Venables, representing England's interests during the Anglo-Spanish War. Over 5,000 troops landed near the Spanish town of Port Royal, marking the onset of military actions that would change the Caribbean's colonial landscape. The strategic goal was to weaken Spanish dominance and enhance English territorial claims in the region, a bold move in the midst of the conflict between England and Spain.
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