The Anglo-Spanish War of 1727–1729 was a limited war that took place between Great Britain and Spain during the late 1720s, and consisted of a failed Spanish attempt to capture Gibraltar and an unsucc
Contemporary representation of the siege of Gibraltar in 1727
Anglo-Austrian Alliance
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The Anglo-Austrian Alliance connected the Kingdom of Great Britain and the Habsburg monarchy during the first half of the 18th century. It was largely the work of the British Whig statesman Thomas Pel
The Duke of Marlborough with Prince Eugene of Savoy at the Battle of Blenheim. In the conflict, Britain and Austria fought as allies.
The Duke of Newcastle was a prominent Austrophile and one of the architects of the Anglo-Austrian Alliance.
Maria Theresa of Austria. British support was crucial in allowing her to retain her throne during the War of the Austrian Succession. Still, she strongly distrusted the British.