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Bombardment of Algiers by the Spansih fleet
Bombardment of Algiers by the Spansih fleet, commanded by Antonio Barcel ieutenant General of the Army of His Catholic Majesty (1783-1784). Engraving. FRANCE. Paris. National Library
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This striking engraving depicts the Bombardment of Algiers by the Spanish fleet, led by Lieutenant General Antonio Barceló, on behalf of His Catholic Majesty, between 1783 and 1784. The image captures the intensity and chaos of the assault on the Algerian city, a major hub for piracy and corsair activity in the Mediterranean Sea during that time. The Spanish fleet, determined to put an end to the piracy, launched a relentless bombardment on the city's fortifications, as seen in the upper left corner of the image. The smoke and flames rising from the city indicate the destruction wrought upon the Algerian defenses. The Spanish forces, under the command of Barceló, were part of the Army of His Catholic Majesty, a military force established to protect Spanish interests in the Mediterranean. The bombardment marked a significant moment in the history of the region, as it weakened the power of the Algerian beys and paved the way for increased Spanish influence in the Mediterranean. The engraving, produced in France, provides a visual representation of the event that was likely widely disseminated at the time. The image is a testament to the military might of the Spanish forces and the impact of their actions on the Mediterranean world. The intricate details of the ships, the smoke and flames, and the dynamic composition all contribute to the visual appeal and historical significance of this engraving.
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