A 15-minute video about Blas de Lezo, a Spanish admiral known for the unique appearance of his numerous war wounds (one-eyed, one arm immobilised and one leg torn off), considered one of the best strategists in the history of the Spanish Navy and known for leading, together with Viceroy Sebastián de Eslava, the successful defence of Cartagena de Indias during the British siege of 1741.

Collection: Aplications

Project: 6. Under a cloak of terror: violence and armed conflict in Europe., 9. Travels and travelers: economic, social and cultural connections.

Chronology: XVIII

Scope: Primary Education, Secondary Education, Baccalaureate, University

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wg10E4Ung0&ab_channel=AcademiaPlay

Resource type: Video

Format: Multimedia

Source: YouTube

Language: Spanish

Date: 3/20/2019

Owner: Carlos Vega Gómez (Modernalia)

Copyright: © Academia Play

Abstract: Explanatory video on Blas de Lezo, Spanish Admiral

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