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Mountbatten Medallic History of Great Britain and the Sea Medal:The Capture of Gibraltar
Mountbatten Medallic History of Great Britain and the Sea Medal:The Capture of Gibraltar
Mountbatten Medallic History of Great Britain and the Sea Medal:The Capture of Gibraltar
Mountbatten Medallic History of Great Britain and the Sea Medal:The Capture of Gibraltar

Mountbatten Medallic History of Great Britain and the Sea Medal:The Capture of Gibraltar

Associated (Frogmore House, Windsor, England, 1900 - 1979)
Medallist
DateMay 2004
Object NameMedal
MediumSterling Silver
ClassificationsMedals
Dimensions44mm
AcquisitionPresented in 2004 by Dr Joan M Burrell.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS072500.20
About MeAdmiral Rooke was given charge of a fleet sent to the Mediterranean during the War of the Spanish Succession (1702-1713). Seizing the opportunity to attack Gibraltar, which was then only lightly defended, he landed a force, including Germans and Dutch under the Prince of Hesse, and the Spanish governor surrendered.

Sir John Leake, one of Rooke's captains, recorded in his diary that on 25th July, 1704 'the Marines march'd in, and took possession of the north gate.' The Royal Marines have 'Gibraltar' as their battle honour, symbolising their gallant service in operations all over the globe.

Rooke had originally been ordered to attack Toulon, the main French base, but he was frustrated, and he fought a severe though inconclusive action on 13th August against the Comte de Toulouse. He was, however, able to retain Gibraltar, a gateway to the Mediterranean, against all counter-attacks. In the course of the same war, and during later struggles, the Spaniards made many attempts to recapture the Rock, which endured its fiercest siege during the years 1780-1783.

The fortress was magnificently defended by General Sir George Eliott, later created Lord Heathfield. It has proved its strategic value, as base and stronghold, in every major war in which Britain has since been engaged.

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