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Britain Takes Control of Gibraltar

Aug 4, 202615:22Society & Culture

August 4, 1704. During the War of the Spanish Succession, Britain takes control of Gibraltar after Spain surrenders, and “the Rock” subsequently becomes a British colony and a symbol of British naval strength. This episo...

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Britain Takes Control of Gibraltar is an episode from History Daily by Audioboom. August 4, 1704. During the War of the Spanish Succession, Britain takes control of Gibraltar after Spain surrenders, and “the Rock” subsequently becomes a Bri...

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Published Aug 4, 2026, 15:22 long, audio available.

Britain Takes Control of Gibraltar

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