How Much Did Spain Help During the American Revolution?

An episode of the The Sons Of History podcast, hosted by The Sons Of History, titled "How Much Did Spain Help During the American Revolution?" was published on May 3, 2021 and runs 39 minutes.

May 3, 2021 ·39m · The Sons Of History

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Everyone knows about the French involvement during the American Revolution, but few know about the Spanish involvement. Spain proved to be a major help during America's fight for independence, and few individuals did more than the great Spaniard Bernardo de Galvez. It is time to give Spain and de Galvez the credit they deserve for helping the colonists defeat the British Empire. We talk with Michael Cristian on the topic of de Galvez to give you an introduction into the great man himself. We also provide some book recommendations for further research on de Galvez and the Spanish involvement. With Spain officially declaring war on Great Britain in 1779, it truly became an imperial war.

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Everyone knows about the French involvement during the American Revolution, but few know about the Spanish involvement. Spain proved to be a major help during America's fight for independence, and few individuals did more than the great Spaniard Bernardo de Galvez. It is time to give Spain and de Galvez the credit they deserve for helping the colonists defeat the British Empire. We talk with Michael Cristian on the topic of de Galvez to give you an introduction into the great man himself. We also provide some book recommendations for further research on de Galvez and the Spanish involvement. With Spain officially declaring war on Great Britain in 1779, it truly became an imperial war.

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