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After the Siege of Havana, Cuba, March to August 1762, which ended in a British victory
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After the Siege of Havana, Cuba, March to August 1762, which ended in a British victory
After the Siege of Havana, Cuba, March to August 1762, which ended in a British victory against the Spanish, captured gold and silver was paraded through the streets of London on 12 August 1762 on its way to the Tower. Seen here passing St Jamess Palace for King George III to witness - the future King George IV was born there the same day. Date: 1762
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After the Siege of Havana, Cuba: A Triumphant Procession through London in August 1762 This evocative image captures the moment when the spoils of war, including captured gold and silver, were paraded through the streets of London following the British victory in the Siege of Havana, Cuba, between March and August 1762. The triumphant procession, led by General James Grant, made its way from the Tower of London to St James's Palace, where King George III was present to witness the spectacle. The future King George IV, who was born on the same day at St James's Palace, would have looked on in awe at the sight of the horse-drawn carriages laden with treasure, the waving flags, and the resplendent soldiers and troops in their uniforms. The Siege of Havana was a significant military victory for the British during the Seven Years' War, which saw the British Empire expand its territories in North America and the Caribbean. The capture of Havana, the Spanish colonial capital of Cuba, brought great wealth and prestige to the British, who celebrated their military prowess and patriotism in grand fashion. The image, captured in the 1760s during the 18th century, is a testament to the grandeur and pageantry of the time, as well as the military might and strategic importance of the British Empire. The horses and men, dressed in their finest uniforms, ride proudly through the streets, their banners and flags flying high, as the people of London look on in wonder and admiration. The scene is a powerful reminder of the impact of war on the lives of people and the shifting balance of power in the world.
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