Britain Takes Control of Gibraltar
History Daily · Aug 4, 2026 · 15:22
History Daily · Aug 4, 2026 · 15:22
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August 4, 1704. During the War of the Spanish Succession, Britain takes control of Gibraltar after Spain surrenders, and “the Rock” subsequently becomes a British colony and a symbol of British naval strength. This episode originally aired in 2023.
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