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GIA4787846: Gibraltar's Grand Siege 1779-1783 (Spanish attempt to regain Gibraltar when Spain declared war on the United Kingdom as part of its alliance with France): on October 11, 1782, General George Augustus Eliott (1717-1790) in Gibraltar's Square received supplies and ammunition from England, by Admiral Howe without passing through the Spanish and French blockades, Engraving of the end of the 18th century., Unknown artist, (18th century) / Bridgeman Images