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The Romance of Modern Sieges

by Edward Gilliat

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Chapter I Siege of Gibraltar (1779-1782)

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The position of the Rock—State of defence—Food-supply—Rodney brings relief—Fire-ships sent in—A convoy in a fog—Heavy guns bombard the town—Watching the cannon-ball—Catalina gets no gift—One against fourteen—Red-hot shot save the day—Lord Howe to the rescue

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