073: Presidios and Soldados in California Part 1 Author Michael Hardwick

In this episode, I delve into the often overlooked history of the Spanish Presidios in California with expert Michael Hardwick, author of Spanish Arms and Armaments of the Presidios in California . Michael shares his extensive research on Spanish military fortifications during the colonial period. We discuss the arms, armaments, and strategies of these garrisons, their role in supporting the missions, and their adaptation to coastal defenses. Michael also shares personal anecdotes from his years of archaeological work at Presidio sites and his exploration of historical records, providing a fascinating glimpse into California's early military history. 00:00 Introduction to Spanish Presence in California 00:36 Meet Michael Hardwick: Expert on Presidios 03:17 Michael's Background and Work on the Presidio Project 04:22 The Historical Significance of Presidios 07:55 Uncovering the Foundations and Artifacts 16:08 The Evolution and Role of Presidios 22:06 The Armament and Defense Strategies 31:14 The Legacy of Spanish Artillery 40:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Purchase Spanish Arms and Armaments of the Presidios in Californi a or email Michael: mrhardwick@icloud.com Michael's Book on Mission La Purísima Watch on YouTube Send a Comment. Support the show Give a one-time donation Learn more about the California Frontier Project: Website YouTube Instagram Facebook Contact: damian@californiafrontier.net

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073: Presidios and Soldados in California Part 1 Author Michael Hardwick is an episode from California Frontier by Damian Bacich, Ph.D..

This episode is 45:28 long.

This episode was published on Mar 27, 2025.

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