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The Great Siege of Gibraltar was an unsuccessful attempt by Spain and France to capture Gibraltar from the British during the American War of Independence. This was the largest action fought during the war in terms of numbers, particularly the Grand Assault of 18 September 1782. At three years and seven months, it is the longest siege endured by the British Armed Forces.

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  • Great Siege of Gibraltar
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  • The Great Siege of Gibraltar was an unsuccessful attempt by Spain and France to capture Gibraltar from the British during the American War of Independence. This was the largest action fought during the war in terms of numbers, particularly the Grand Assault of 18 September 1782. At three years and seven months, it is the longest siege endured by the British Armed Forces.
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  • June 1779:
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Partof
  • the American War of Independence
Date
  • --06-24
Commander
  • George Augustus Eliott
  • Antonio Barceló
  • August de la Motte
  • Duc de Crillon
  • Luis de Córdova y Córdova
  • Martín Álvarez de Sotomayor
  • Roger Curtis
Casualties
  • 1(xsd:integer)
  • 9(xsd:integer)
  • 333(xsd:integer)
  • 536(xsd:integer)
  • 911(xsd:integer)
  • 6000(xsd:integer)
Result
  • Decisive British victory
combatant
  • Spain
  • Hanover
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Conflict
  • Great Siege of Gibraltar
abstract
  • The Great Siege of Gibraltar was an unsuccessful attempt by Spain and France to capture Gibraltar from the British during the American War of Independence. This was the largest action fought during the war in terms of numbers, particularly the Grand Assault of 18 September 1782. At three years and seven months, it is the longest siege endured by the British Armed Forces.
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