Framed Spanish Troops at Pensacola by Hugh Charles McBarron

Spanish Troops at Pensacola by Hugh Charles McBarron portrays a pivotal moment during the Siege of Pensacola, which occurred from March 9 to May 10, 1781, as part of the Gulf Coast Campaign in the American Revolutionary War. Led by General Bernardo de Galvez, Spanish forces aimed to capture Pensacola, the capital of British West Florida, thereby weakening British control in the region. The successful siege culminated in a Spanish victory, significantly contributing to the overall success of the American Revolution by diverting British resources and attention.