Anclas y bayonetas

The Naval History of Spain is one of the richest that can be found in the world and, nevertheless, it is often somewhat unknown. This book helps to rediscover it. The Spanish Marine Infantry is considered the first and oldest in the world, and a pioneer in such complex amphibious operations, but it was in the great unknown eighteenth century when the Spanish Marines carried out what were the most glorious and heroic actions of their history: the conquests of Sardinia and Sicily, the landing of Oran and Mazalquivir, the defense of Cartagena de Indias and Havana, the relief of Toulon or the unknown capture of Toulouse. During this century, the anchors and bayonets of the Royal Navy shone so brightly that they received the title of Royal and Glorious Corps and their highly prized sardines. It is difficult to find figures as important as Juan José Navarro, Blas de Lezo, Luis Vicente de Velasco, José de Mazarredo or Ana María de Soto, the first 1st sergeant of the marine infantry in a single military corps in barely a century. the history. They all appear in this work. In addition, the Marine battalions and brigades welcomed an endless number of technicians and scientists considered the best of their time, ahead of the English and French, thanks to their mathematical knowledge. Its organization, training, uniforms and flags, amphibious operations, land actions and heroic defenses are addressed here, from a precise point of view and adapted to those who want to establish a position as a Marine or artilleryman in the Marines and experience the most glorious pages of those who were called: "Brave by land and by sea".