Episode 317 – The Destruction of Charles Town
In April, 1706, a fleet of French buccaneers utterly destroy Charles Town. I swear.
Tag: War of Spanish Succession
Episode 316 – Queen Anne’s War part 2
In October and November 1702, the English and Spanish clashed in Carolina and Florida. One of these engagements was a
Episode 315 – Queen Anne’s War part 1
The War of Spanish Succession spread to America, and set the stage for the pirates who were to come.
Episode 313 – The Precipice
In October 1702, France and Spain suffer a debilitating naval defeat. This will lead to a flood of privateers receiving
Episode 307 – The Action of August 1702
The world had not seen a proper fleet battle since 1692. Now, the two greatest Admirals in the world were
Episode 306 – The Dunghill of the Universe
In 1701, Admiral John Benbow returned to the West Indies.
Episode 305 – The Admiral Benbow part 2
John Benbow, Edmund Halley, William Beeston, and a huge fleet of warships.
Episode 304 – Conflicts of Command
The summer of 1702 led to a number of Allied victories against the French, despite the allied generals working against
Episode 302 – The Little Gentleman in the Black Velvet Waistcoat
There were a few very consequential deaths right before the war began.
Episode 301 – One Does Not Know the Finish
Europe descends into war.