Battle of Pensacola Reenactment

British surrender of Florida resulted from the Battle of Pensacola in 1781 during the Revolutionary War.
The Florida Society Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), Pensacola Chaper brought history alive on 9 May 2009 with the reenactment of the Battle of Pensacola.

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Education

Tags:

• battle
• Pensacola
• reenactment
• Fort George
• west florida
• florida

[SuperGreenParty]

The Spanish victory under the brilliant command of General Bernardo De Galvez at the Battle of Pensacola was one of the most important battles of the American Revolution. It prevented the British from attacking the American colonists from western and southern fronts onto the thirteen colonies. Unfortunately, many people don't know about the outstanding contributions that Spain provided to France and the American colonies during the Revolutionary War.

[wesleyan64]

@SuperGreenParty

Agree!

[nc69th]

I wonder, weren't there also American Militia at the battle fighting with spanish and French. I know there was American Militia at Mobile with the Spanish.

[wesleyan64]

To the best of my knowledge there were no American Militia, although there were seven American volunteers in Galvez's army in 1779 in Manchae, LA. Perhaps others may know.

[telkines]

Great Heroes of Spain defending the Americas against the domination and slavery of the British: Bernardo de Galvez , Pensacola, Florida, 1781 (American Revolution War) ; Blas de Lezo, Cartagena, 1741 (victoriously fighting against 200 british ships and 30.000 troops !!!! )

[TopAce777]

¡Salve España!

[Sparks667]

@telkines Luis de Córdova y Córdova English Channel 1779

[Mod60s]

Viva Galvez!

[kreleo]

SPAIN WIN!!! viva la bandera carlista!!!

[Mod60s]

Glad to say we are there! Order of Granaderos de Galvez. We are holding the Spanish Burgundian flag at the end. Viva Galvez!