Historical Events tagged with "blockade"
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Congress Declares War on Spain
The United States Congress declared a state of war with Spain, stating that a war had existed since April 21, when an American naval blockade of Cuba commenced. Tensions had escalated due to Spain's harsh rule over Cuba and the destruction of the USS Maine in Havana harbor. Congress's declaration came after widespread public support for military action against Spain, marking a pivotal moment in U.S. foreign policy.
Continue ReadingBritish Seizure of French Warships in Saint-Domingue
British warships captured five French vessels attempting to flee the blockade in Saint-Domingue. This marked a pivotal turn in the conflict, leading to significant control by the British over the region. The seizure demonstrated British naval strength and played a critical role in the outcome of the ongoing war for control in the Caribbean.
Continue ReadingRoyal Navy Blockades Saint-Domingue
The Royal Navy, under the command of Rear-Admiral John Thomas Duckworth, established a blockade of Saint-Domingue to counter French forces during the tumultuous period of the Haitian Revolution. This military maneuver aimed to suppress French attempts to regain control over the colony, which was experiencing a fierce struggle for independence driven by enslaved and free Black populations. The blockade not only intensified the conflict but also underscored the strategic military interests of Britain in the Caribbean.
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