1779 ⟶ Franco-Spanish Naval Victories and British Colonial Losses
1783: Britain loses several islands and colonial outposts al...
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⚔️ Drake's Raids Prompt Spanish Armada Buildup and Impoundment of English Ships
Drake's royal reception after his attacks on Spanish possessions influences Philip II of Spain to build up the Spanish Armada. English ships in Spanish harbours are impounded.⟶
ExplorationNaval WarfareSpanish ArmadaAnglo-Spanish WarPhilip IIColonialismAge of Exploration
United Kingdom
Spain⚔️ Anglo-Spanish Naval Battle off Toulon
Battle of Toulon is fought off the coast of France.⟶
Naval WarfareWar of the Austrian SuccessionAnglo-Spanish WarMediterranean SeaRoyal NavyBattle
FranceSpainUnited Kingdom🤝 Treaty of Paris Concludes Seven Years' War and Third Carnatic War
The Treaty of Paris ends the Seven Years' War and Third Carnatic War.⟶
TreatySeven Years' WarBritish EmpireFrench EmpireColonialismImperialismDiplomacyGlobal Conflict
FranceUnited KingdomSpain
India⚔️ Franco-Spanish Naval Victories and British Colonial Losses
1783: Britain loses several islands and colonial outposts all over the world to the combined Franco-Spanish navy.⟶
Naval WarfareColonialismImperialismTreaty of ParisGeopolitics
United KingdomFranceSpain⚔️ Napoleonic Wars Renewed
War resumes between Britain and France; this is a renewal of the Napoleonic Wars after a short peace.⟶
Napoleonic WarsMilitary HistoryWarfareContinental SystemNapoleon BonaparteEuropean HistoryImperialism
United KingdomFrance⚓️ British Naval Victory at Trafalgar
The Battle of Trafalgar, British victory by Admiral Nelson eliminates the French and Spanish fleets. Begins Royal Navy dominance of the seas, a major factor for the success of the British Empire.⟶
Naval WarfareNapoleonic WarsBritish EmpireRoyal NavyMaritime HistoryGeopoliticsImperialism
United KingdomFranceSpain