The Forgotten Revolutionary War Campaign: The Siege of Pensacola 1781 (w/ Josh Provan)
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The American revolutionary war.  Britain versus the 13 colonies.  The fledgling United States was backed by the French…but did you know that the Spanish also weighed in against the Brits?  In fact, beginning in 1779, they fought a successful campaign against the redcoats in the area of Louisiana, Missipissi and Florida.  Today I’m joined by the one and only Joshua Provan who has just written a book about the campaign and the Spanish Siege of Pensacola.  The book can be purchased here: https://amzn.to/3vc9uQV  It’s a fascinating story and one I know literally nothing about.  Sign up for my mailing list via this link:  https://redcoathistory.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bbf2e8d48ae31c86209421a47&id=7846ca3476 
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