The Battle That Could Have Changed the World: Cartagena de Indias 1586

Sir Francis Drake in Cartagena

In the year 1586, a monumental confrontation unfolded on the Caribbean Sea. Here, under the leadership of the fearless Sir Francis Drake, English forces made their audacious advance on Cartagena de Indias. This encounter was far more than a mere tussle for a remote colony; it was a defining moment in the intricate dance of European geopolitics. Cartagena, treasured by…