Siege of Gibraltar

The Siege of Gibraltar (1779–1783) was a military conflict during the American Revolutionary War, where Spain and France attacked the British-controlled fortress of Gibraltar in southern Spain. Gibraltar was a strategic naval base controlling access to the Mediterranean. The attackers aimed to take control from Britain but faced strong British defenses and difficult terrain. Despite intense fighting, Gibraltar remained under British control, ultimately proving its importance as a key military and naval position. The siege highlighted the importance of Gibraltar in global maritime strategy and shifted regional alliances and power dynamics.