First by stealth, then by open warfare, Galvez became a key ally of the American Revolution. In 1779, when Spain declared war on England, Galvez attacked British West Florida, winning it back for his king and indirectly benefiting the Americans by forcing the British to fight on two fronts.
Spain's fleet attacked the British West Indies and the British in Central America, forcing the British to divert forces to defend their possessions. Spain contributed to the American Revolution from the onset by secretly providing money, gunpowder and supplies to the Americans.
First by stealth, then by open warfare, Galvez became a key ally of the American Revolution. In 1779, when Spain declared war on England, Galvez attacked British West Florida, winning it back for his king and indirectly benefiting the Americans by forcing the British to fight on two fronts.
Spain's fleet attacked the British West Indies and the British in Central America, forcing the British to divert forces to defend their possessions. Spain contributed to the American Revolution from the onset by secretly providing money, gunpowder and supplies to the Americans.
