When Britain Went To War Over Jenkin's Ear 1739

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  • @WadeMaddocks
    @WadeMaddocks Рік тому +50

    I'm a retired A.P U.S. History teacher here in Georgia, my student were always fascinated by this war, mainly because of it's name and it's ties to Georgia. I wish that I had had this video to show when I was still teaching, I'm sure the students would have loved it. Plus you did a much better job that I ever did explaining it. I'm a big fan of all your videos. I find them enteraining and informative and look forward to see more of your work.

    • @simonnoble7589
      @simonnoble7589 Рік тому +4

      nice to read your words .. Greeting`s from England

    • @MichaelLeBlanc-p4f
      @MichaelLeBlanc-p4f 3 місяці тому +2

      Takes a good man to confess, "You are a better man than I Gunga Din" . . .

  • @paulsillanpaa8268
    @paulsillanpaa8268 Рік тому +23

    I'm just cackling at Blas de Lezo practically trolling the British with his defense of Cartagena. Outnumbered and outgunned, he wins by digging out the ground below the wall so the British ladders can't reach the top! 🤣🤣🤣
    Epic...

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому +8

      It would make a good film!

    • @19piolin82
      @19piolin82 6 місяців тому +2

      Esto también es de esa guerra
      ua-cam.com/users/shorts8ILl9MYerT0?si=AoOQ0Zw7T4niKbVp

    • @19piolin82
      @19piolin82 6 місяців тому +2

      Y esto también
      ua-cam.com/users/shortsprE8nF4WUb0?si=siuq8EOpQOAl53HG

    • @19piolin82
      @19piolin82 6 місяців тому +2

      Y esto
      ua-cam.com/video/mrrCaYgoVpQ/v-deo.htmlsi=Yu9Gte_DABDYCJqn

  • @WNH3
    @WNH3 Рік тому +18

    And here I was, a proud Virginian all set to add the item about "Mt. Vernon" but you got that as well--my hat is off to you, sir, for another excellent video.

  • @coult001
    @coult001 Рік тому +23

    What a great story! As an old Merchant Navy Officer I remember visiting many of ports you mentioned! It brought back a lot of memories. Thanks again for a wonderfull story!

  • @yornn2839
    @yornn2839 Рік тому +5

    I'am just a technician from Holland with a love for history. Ever story you post on UA-cam i'am hanging on your lips (a Dutch proverb for attentive listening). Thank you!

  • @AlbertComelles1970
    @AlbertComelles1970 Рік тому +5

    Wonderfully explained, once again. Thank you very much! Let me add an extra note, that is, Blas De Lezo's nick name: "medio hombre", i.e. half man.

  • @davidsauls9542
    @davidsauls9542 Рік тому +14

    Your Best Yet ! ! You tied so much history in at the end that you would have never expected at the beginning.
    This was delightful. Thank You Sir !

  • @loetzcollector466
    @loetzcollector466 Рік тому +1

    4:14 shout out from St Augustine, Florida. We're still trying to keep you Englishman's fort in good shape sir!

  • @caniconcananas7687
    @caniconcananas7687 Рік тому +5

    Congratulations! You told us this story in the same way a Spanish would have done. Neutrally as Historians should.
    A suggestion for a video: What about the Fantastic War?

  • @SymptomoftheTimes
    @SymptomoftheTimes Рік тому

    Thanks!

  • @mch12311969
    @mch12311969 Рік тому +7

    I remember reading a short article in anthology, about The War of Jenkins Ear when I was in middle school (back in the 1980s), as always, your video fills in the blanks quite nicely.

  • @harryshriver6223
    @harryshriver6223 Рік тому

    Thanks!

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      Thank you for your ongoing support. Much appreciated.

  • @darbyohara
    @darbyohara Рік тому +23

    The British lost so bad at the siege of Cartagena that they forbid anyone to write about the battle

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому +7

      Actually, I just think it was so unimportant in British history that we don’t care

    • @lunadevalencia1
      @lunadevalencia1 Рік тому +16

      @@TheHistoryChap Si, fue tan poco importante que solo enviaron 185 naves, y 30.000 soldados.Fue tam poco importante que incluso el rey britanico Prohibio hablar de la humillacion britanica en dicha guerra..... estos son los datos reales de dicha guerra, no lo que dices en este video.....

    • @benicabanas9793
      @benicabanas9793 9 місяців тому +7

      ​​@@TheHistoryChap😂😂😂😂 Of course, defeats are better forgotten...

    • @AntonioGonzalez-fl2cg
      @AntonioGonzalez-fl2cg 7 місяців тому +5

      ​@@TheHistoryChap Sure, so unimportant that Britain was avoided to take control of the whole of America just because of this idle incident, in which Britain put at stage the greatest known navy force till Normandy in WWII.

    • @ChrisCrossClash
      @ChrisCrossClash 3 місяці тому

      @@AntonioGonzalez-fl2cg You Spanish lost more times to us Brits than the opposite you know?

  • @erikM64
    @erikM64 Рік тому +3

    And there, we have it ! Brilliant, as of usual !! This is a "wish episode come true" as far as I'm concerned. As a military history buff (well, at times !) I first stumbled on the battle of Orford Ness (1704) and also the Psilander incident of 1940 - now forgotten bits of history trivia - It all began when I posed the question - what of Sweden and the British empire actually being at war - has it ever happened ?? Lord knows, Sweden has - at some point or another - been at war with every major power in Europe, but not Britain - well, if we disregard the wars of succession in the 18th century - and the odd visit of the Royal Navy to the Baltic at some point in time or other - but these are all events on par with the "Pig War" or "the War of Jenkins Ear".. And still, there is the capture of Portobello, the Caribbean and Blas De Lezo none the least - whom I never heard about - all the pieces of the puzzle come together, all in one episode of the History Chap !

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      Glad that I brought all those strands of history together for you.

  • @MichaelCampin
    @MichaelCampin Рік тому +2

    I used to line in Dagenham and my local pub was.... The Admiral Vernon, the other pub I visited was The Matapan. One battle and one victorious (?) Admiral

  • @wilsontheconqueror8101
    @wilsontheconqueror8101 Рік тому +10

    Well done! Always enjoy the Stories of the British empire!

  • @richarddyasonihc
    @richarddyasonihc Рік тому +2

    What a great story - you have filled in some gaps regarding the all three of our Navies (the White, Blues & Red Ensigns). My Father commanded a Cargo/ passenger liner for approximately ten years in the 1960s & early 70s. Her (his?) name was SS George Anson - sister ship being the first Sir Francis Drake. Since there was advertised as one class (first) only there were slight differences - namely between between Promande Deck & or b Decks. She.was a classic ‘thre island’ turbine steamer with exceptionally good.lines, and only a maximum of 186 passengers.. Of course the both ships visited many of the ports you mentioned - but only in the Far Eastern ones. So thank you!

  • @p03saucez
    @p03saucez Рік тому +3

    18:03
    I loved this bit of trivia about Mt Vernon! Such a fascinating war and period. Amazing video good sir.

  • @chrisholland7367
    @chrisholland7367 Рік тому +1

    That was another great presentation i knew nothing about the war of Jenkins Ear .

  • @jonmeek3879
    @jonmeek3879 Рік тому +4

    Amazing story !

  • @simonnoble7589
    @simonnoble7589 Рік тому +1

    Hi, enjoyed this history show .... Thank you , and have a great day .....😀😃😄

  • @joeritchie4554
    @joeritchie4554 Рік тому +4

    That was another really interesting piece of history that I had never heard about. Thank you for educating me.

  • @BootsontheTable
    @BootsontheTable Рік тому +3

    Wow what an amazing story. Thank you

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching & for joining my membership channel.

  • @simonkevnorris
    @simonkevnorris Рік тому +2

    Thanks for another interesting story from history.

  • @AlecFlackie
    @AlecFlackie Рік тому +8

    I remember my history teacher at prep school loved to tell the story of the War of Jenkins Ear. Those were the days when history consisted of Kings & Queens and battles 😆

  • @nathanappleby5342
    @nathanappleby5342 Рік тому +1

    Another good story, Chris! Can't wait for the videos on the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars!

  • @Katmando376
    @Katmando376 Рік тому +2

    Thank you Chris for another very interesting video I remember studying this at school.👂

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому +2

      Certainly was never on my school curriculum!

  • @Pieces_Of_Eight
    @Pieces_Of_Eight 8 місяців тому

    A thoroughly charming and insightful lesson, thank you for covering this oft overlooked chapter of history!

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it.

  • @tedgreen6
    @tedgreen6 Рік тому

    There's nothing I could add to the comments below except WOW. I can't wait to watch it again. Awesome storytelling, Chris. Loved it.

  • @londonbudgetgardner5205
    @londonbudgetgardner5205 Рік тому +4

    Excellent video
    THE WAR OF THE EMPIRES’
    For hundreds of years, the English dreamt of breaking the Spanish Empire.
    The Founding Fathers of the USA were the most enthusiastic British subjects.
    Over the next 100 years, they encouraged various independent movements, even loaning their Admirals and Generals.
    The Spanish Empire was broken.
    The fight/ mentality still continues to this day.

    • @francisco-pk5rt
      @francisco-pk5rt Рік тому

      ua-cam.com/users/shortsrZXHTjV30m4?si=PbcVfgVExb1A7MHy

    • @francisco-pk5rt
      @francisco-pk5rt Рік тому +4

      En Pensacola el español Bernardo de Galves también ganó a los ingleses para ayudar a Los eeuu a la independencia de Inglaterra eso también se te ha olvidado?

    • @JamesSmith-ui2hv
      @JamesSmith-ui2hv 11 місяців тому

      @londonbudgetgardner5205 Envy is a very strong feeling

    • @JorgeLuis-gd1wx
      @JorgeLuis-gd1wx 3 місяці тому

      @@JamesSmith-ui2hv The Spanish and Roman empires fell because of miscegenation, and the same will happen to the United States. The Mexicans and afroamericans will destroy the USA from within.

    • @JorgeLuis-gd1wx
      @JorgeLuis-gd1wx 3 місяці тому

      @@JamesSmith-ui2hv England was a minor empire, which was only dedicated to selling opium, in this order the most important ones were the Roman, the Spanish and now the USA.

  • @icecoffee1361
    @icecoffee1361 Рік тому +1

    New about Jenkins ear, but never new what really happened because of it 👊🏻 as alway another great episode of the history chap

  • @fredazcarate4818
    @fredazcarate4818 Рік тому

    Did you say enjoy Sir! Nay I say, twas more than mere enjoyment. Twas pure pleasure to listen to a grand narrative of a near forgotten war. Bravo! I await your next video lecture Sir. God bless you and family!

  • @OscarGomez-hx8zc
    @OscarGomez-hx8zc Рік тому

    Thank you again, you are absolutely the best! I hope you dove into the Battle of Assaye thru the Peninsular wars..

  • @ropeburnsrussell
    @ropeburnsrussell Рік тому +1

    You made this very understandable.
    I've always been a little confused about this.

  • @nickmorales8146
    @nickmorales8146 Рік тому

    I really enjoyed this story it's kind of fun learning about Jenkins ear I've never heard the story before but you did a nice job I really enjoyed it very well done sir and I look forward to more stories from the history chat

  • @tony-leebrizzell2654
    @tony-leebrizzell2654 Рік тому +2

    Has always been one of my favorite little bits of history : well covered ; thanks

    • @davidprosser7278
      @davidprosser7278 Рік тому

      Yes, indeed. All those 18th century wars are very interesting. Especially the Seven Years War.

  • @Ceilliau
    @Ceilliau Рік тому

    Another wonderful story. Thank you

  • @seanford2358
    @seanford2358 Рік тому +2

    King Dinuzulu, son of Cetshwayo, was also imprisoned on St Helena from 1890 - 1897.
    Still eagerly waiting for further videos on the Ashanti Ring.

  • @JDSFLA
    @JDSFLA Рік тому +2

    Very entertaining story and thank you for introducing me to this history.

    • @davidprosser7278
      @davidprosser7278 Рік тому

      The odd little detail are what make history so interesting.

  • @rccrforeverfrrdfortuneshav9823

    Amazing Topic well done sir

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому +2

      A forgotten war, buth a fair few men (on all sides) died in it.

  • @cameronbrown9080
    @cameronbrown9080 Рік тому +1

    Great video today thanks for what you do and keep them coming 👍 😊😊

  • @davidwoods7720
    @davidwoods7720 Рік тому

    Many thanks Chris

  • @talpark8796
    @talpark8796 Рік тому

    tyvm for another upload, Chris.

  • @derekp2674
    @derekp2674 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Chris, that was really interesting.

  • @sspiby
    @sspiby Рік тому

    A traveler through time brews a great cup of tea again

  • @mickuljatheseagull
    @mickuljatheseagull Рік тому +1

    Class as always.

  • @bo7341
    @bo7341 Рік тому

    TIL that the town i went to Uni in was indirectly named for an English Admiral. Absolutely wild, thank you for sharing.

  • @anselmdanker9519
    @anselmdanker9519 Рік тому

    Thank you- very informative and interesting presentation.

  • @lancemumford3106
    @lancemumford3106 Рік тому

    Always enjoy your videos, you bring history to life. Thank you.

  • @paulwilson7234
    @paulwilson7234 Рік тому

    Brilliant 👏

  • @pabmusic1
    @pabmusic1 Рік тому +3

    Really interesting. But please note that the composer of Rule Britannia! was Thomas Arne (Augustine was his unused middle name). It was the whole masque that was performed at Cliveden. It's called Alfred, and Rule Britannia! is the final part.

  • @mike_oxlong4387
    @mike_oxlong4387 Рік тому

    Great video 👍🏻

  • @ludwigderzanker9767
    @ludwigderzanker9767 Рік тому

    Your follower numbers goes trough the ceiling as we used to say,by any right yessir. Thank you. Ludwig

  • @bullettube9863
    @bullettube9863 Рік тому +4

    I first learned of the War of Jenkin's ear while playing a pirate video game! I always took the side of the British because Spanish ships always yielded more plunder, but then had to beef up my defenses because the Spanish didn't like me. Why Maypole lost his job puzzles me, as he was against the war from the start and warned everyone that fighting a distant war with Spain would not go well.

    • @the5thmusketeer215
      @the5thmusketeer215 Рік тому +1

      I’m sure you meant to write “Walpole” & not “Maypole” 🤔 - but the supercilious 😒 & ostensibly “helpful” ‘Autocorrect’ function ✍️🧐 - that always insists it knows best - had other ideas… 😣

  • @Hugh_de_Mortimer
    @Hugh_de_Mortimer Рік тому

    Thanks Chris, this is just th video I was hopung you'd make 😊. If I may suggest a future video for the South Sea Bubble?

  • @adrianslawinski9518
    @adrianslawinski9518 Рік тому

    Another brilliant story from you sir, I can't see a video on the escape down devil's pass or the events on hlobane in the zulu war, another good one would be the abyssinian campaign, was Chelmsford in a smaller roll in that campaign,
    Thank you very much for the videos they are great

  • @MichaelLeBlanc-p4f
    @MichaelLeBlanc-p4f 3 місяці тому

    Jenkins, a periodic media star of his day . . . Up & Down on the mob horizon for a long time.

  • @TheRobby1971
    @TheRobby1971 Рік тому

    WoW, great stuff.

  • @mjinterpretations2035
    @mjinterpretations2035 Рік тому

    Brilliant video again. I'd always wondered why Portobello, Edinburgh sounded so out of place.

  • @grampabill
    @grampabill 2 місяці тому

    I live on Saint Simons Island, Georgia where we have a tiny park that marks the spot of the Battle of Bloody Marsh. There are a few story boards there. But mostly it just offers an open view of the Marsh. I believe Fort Frederica National Monument, which is about five miles north of the site, has more information on the battle.

  • @billevans7936
    @billevans7936 Рік тому

    a most excellent video...❤

  • @SwingingInTheHood
    @SwingingInTheHood Рік тому

    Wow. Who would ever have imagined that a largely forgotten conflict with such a weird name would be linked to so much familiar history? Thank you for yet another enlightening trip down British military history!

  • @AdventuresofanoldSeadog
    @AdventuresofanoldSeadog Рік тому

    Excellent. Later on St Helena Jenkins had a mix up with my relative 'Mr Bazett'

  • @MrLobstermeat
    @MrLobstermeat Рік тому

    Love your channel! I have learned alot from it. An in my opinion I would call it a win for the Britts!

  • @MichaelCampin
    @MichaelCampin Рік тому +1

    Colenel Oglethorpe is buried in All Saints Church which is at the head of the Chase in Upminster in Essex and has a school named after him Oglethorpe Infants and Junior Schools

  • @NationalEconomicsForum-mk7vo

    Brilliant - thanks.

  • @jamiecorrigan3241
    @jamiecorrigan3241 Рік тому

    Great Video.

  • @aaronlaird5136
    @aaronlaird5136 2 місяці тому

    Australian here, listening to the history of a war between Britain and Spain, after reading a work of fiction about a Cuban American serial killer with a heart of gold. (Tim Dorsey's 'Serge Storms' series, if you're interested - very funny and if you're interested in the history of Florida, few non history books have contained as many historical references and facts)

  • @robg5958
    @robg5958 Рік тому +8

    Great video. By the way, Dublin has a residential area called Portobello. George Bernard Shaw was born in Portobello, Dublin. I'm pretty sure that there's a connection to the War of Jenkins Ear.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      it probably was. Thanks for sharing.

    • @talpark8796
      @talpark8796 Рік тому

      and here in🇨🇦: Portobello, Nova Scotia; Portobello Creek National Wildlife Area (NWA), New Brunswick

  • @eyesofisabelofficial
    @eyesofisabelofficial Рік тому +3

    Oglethorpe's epic 1745 cross country dash to catch the Jacobites retreating into Scotland with his Georgia regiment is worth tieing into this.

  • @ladymeghenderson9337
    @ladymeghenderson9337 Рік тому

    Love this story,

  • @harryshriver6223
    @harryshriver6223 Рік тому +2

    What an intriguing and interesting cast of characters 🤔 A one eyed, armed and legged man commanding troops. A war over an alleged pickled ear. Maybe he ate it? 😂😂I am kidding, my friend. I simply enjoy listening to your stories which are so well researched. 😊

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      That’s very kind of you, Harry, thanks

    • @rataxv20
      @rataxv20 4 місяці тому

      If you check spanish history most of their respected admirals or captains looked like that 😂

  • @kanisorn48
    @kanisorn48 Рік тому

    Loved it

  • @dixiefallas7799
    @dixiefallas7799 Рік тому

    Thanks. That was cool 👌

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      No problem. Thanks for watching.

    • @dixiefallas7799
      @dixiefallas7799 Рік тому

      @@TheHistoryChap Cheers I have subscribed I love history.🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @davidcunningham2074
    @davidcunningham2074 Рік тому

    always entertaining

  • @joseleal5657
    @joseleal5657 29 днів тому

    Buen relato profesor, pero debo aclarar que La Guaira que Vernon ataco esta ubicado en la costa de Venezuela y no en Panama, otro puerto que intentaron atacar fue Puerto Cabello que tampoco salio bien... por algo aqui seguimos hablando español, saludos!

  • @robertkeay9087
    @robertkeay9087 Рік тому +1

    You missed out Anson sacking Lima, while the local governor drilled his troops on the opposite hillside. Surely worth a mention?

  • @bernardoperezsoto3263
    @bernardoperezsoto3263 Рік тому +3

    Nothing change so Spain won keeping the control of the Caribe so that some years later Spain was a key partner of the Americans in the Independence War ( with money, supplies and help of the spanish army from Florida with the general Bernardo de Galvez).So, if England had been able to conquer Cartagena de Indias probably would be able to control the Caribe and the spanish help to the Americans would be much more difficult.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      Interesting angle, thanks for sharing

    • @francisco-pk5rt
      @francisco-pk5rt Рік тому +2

      George Washington reconoció posteriormente que sin la ayuda de España EEUU nunca se hubiera independizado de Inglaterra, luego nos lo agradecieron muy bien quitándonos en el año 1898 Cuba, Filipinas y Puerto Rico. Cosas que pasan.🤨

    • @francisco-pk5rt
      @francisco-pk5rt Рік тому +1

      Hay una batalla ganada por los españoles muy importante que los ingleses hablan poco que es la de Pensacola con el almirante Bernardo de Gálvez gracias a esa victoria España recuperó Florida y debilitó mucho a los ingleses.

    • @rataxv20
      @rataxv20 4 місяці тому

      If Britian won that war, now in the Hispanic wolrd we wouldn't exist, I belive was God that sent De Lezo to Cartagena

  • @roberthutchins1507
    @roberthutchins1507 Рік тому

    good morning👍

  • @formwiz7096
    @formwiz7096 Рік тому

    First heard about Jenkins in Form I (yes, some of us had that system in America), but I really never got the full story. de Lezo sounds like a competent John Bell Hood.
    PS Wasn't Jenkins one of the French And Indian wars, as well?
    PPS What's the source of that wonderful map at 1:02?

  • @alfredosenalle9284
    @alfredosenalle9284 8 місяців тому +1

    There was a famous message from Admiral Vernon to Admiral de Lezo when Vernon decided to leave which ended: " I will leave now , but I'll return with my fleet again" to which Admiral de Lezo replied: " For you and your fleet to come back again , you will need an entire new fleet built , for this one would only be good for transporting coal from Ireland to London"....

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  8 місяців тому

      Thank you for taking the time to share

  • @MasonBryant
    @MasonBryant Рік тому +2

    Man those Spanish forts were tough nuts to crack.

  • @kkupsky6321
    @kkupsky6321 5 місяців тому

    Many people don’t realise Mount Vernon is barely a hill or knoll and you can walk right into George’s crypt when the staff forget to lock it and you’re a curious young lad… security is a lil better at Monticello which of course is the “mountain of a violin you hold between your legs”. Tuned in fourths.

    • @kkupsky6321
      @kkupsky6321 5 місяців тому

      Cgbe I believe.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching my video & your feedback.

  • @kkupsky6321
    @kkupsky6321 Рік тому +1

    I was in one of the ear wars. Like my father and grandfather. We don’t like to talk about it.

  • @helenzilwick6179
    @helenzilwick6179 Рік тому +1

    GREAT :)

  • @comentedonakeyboard
    @comentedonakeyboard Рік тому

    Perhaps Spain could start a replay of the war, over parking operations?

  • @Charles-tg2rb
    @Charles-tg2rb 3 місяці тому

    I am reaching out for help. The thought of Jenkins ear makes me want to go to war. Are there any known curs for this horrible condition. Please help me and people like me.

  • @dougearnest7590
    @dougearnest7590 Рік тому +1

    In Spanish this war is known as "Guerra del Asiento". I don't speak Spanish so I looked up the word "asiento" which apparently means "chair" or a place to sit. I also looked up the word "assiento" which refers to a treaty allowing other countries to bring slaves to market in Spanish territory. Can someone please enlighten me as to which word is correct and why the war might have gotten that name?
    Gracias.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому +2

      It was a treaty opening allowing the South Sea Company to trade slaves in Spanish possessions.

    • @dougearnest7590
      @dougearnest7590 Рік тому

      Thank you for taking time to respond. So was it named thus because the British were also smuggling slaves?
      (edit: I also deleted my other question regarding the War of the Golden Stool and "wars named for furniture".)
      @@TheHistoryChap

    • @rataxv20
      @rataxv20 4 місяці тому

      It means because britian wanted El Asiento from the caribbean sea Control and Cartagena de Indias was the "chair"

  • @dougearnest7590
    @dougearnest7590 Рік тому

    So when Jenkins asked Members of Parliament to "lend me your ears" it wasn't mere hyperbole. This man knew what he was asking of them.

  • @amotaba
    @amotaba Рік тому +2

    Did Portugal had a role in this war (even diplomatically)? As Spain and France becoming allies, the natural course in Americas would be to Britain and Portugal join hands.

  • @kidmohair8151
    @kidmohair8151 Рік тому +1

    that word "patriot" is a funny old thing.
    it's root is ultimately greek, but my understanding is that it was used by
    aristocrats and the townspeople of France to describe, derisively,
    countryfolk.

  • @Eldunki68
    @Eldunki68 Рік тому +1

    Great

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching

    • @Eldunki68
      @Eldunki68 Рік тому

      ​@@TheHistoryChapblas de lezo history is Amazing

  • @papajohncena2516
    @papajohncena2516 4 місяці тому

    As a Georgia this war has always interested, regardless of the name. It is the historical root behind the Georgia-Florida rivalry that continues to this day.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching my video & your feedback

  • @peterchaloner2877
    @peterchaloner2877 Рік тому +1

    I defeated a pushy Partner in a Philadelphia law firm by proving to him that 'The War of Jenkins' Ear' was not a mere fantasy of mine.

    • @TheHistoryChap
      @TheHistoryChap  Рік тому

      Always nice to get one over on a pushy partner or colleague

  • @SmilefortheJudge
    @SmilefortheJudge Місяць тому

    “Invalided out”. I sent this video to my wife because I have an ear infection hahaha

  • @SmilefortheJudge
    @SmilefortheJudge Місяць тому

    This is how I told my wife I have an ear infection. Thanks Jenkins! Seriously tho I need antibiotics and some drops. What?

  • @kmorton54
    @kmorton54 Рік тому +1

    Thank God the Spanish didn't cut off a different part of Jenkins body.....the war could have been much worse

    • @rataxv20
      @rataxv20 4 місяці тому

      The war ended because britian got defeated by 3000 men

  • @Thurnmourer
    @Thurnmourer Рік тому +2

    Must've been quite the ear.

  • @cardboardempire
    @cardboardempire Рік тому

    Ogie Ogolthorpe?

  • @kevinstreet5709
    @kevinstreet5709 Рік тому

    Portobello road