An Account of the expedition to Carthagena, with explanatory notes and observations

"An Account of the Expedition to Carthagena, with explanatory notes and observations" by Charles Knowles is a chronicle from the 1700s, telling the story of a major sea and land battle to seize Carthagena, a city now in Colombia, during a period when European countries were fighting over colonies. The story follows the British forces as they plan and carry out a military attack on Carthagena, which was controlled by the Spanish. Readers discover daring sea movements, the landing of soldiers, and the strategies used to try to take the heavily defended city. Readers learn of the problems faced by the British soldiers, like disease, not enough supplies, and a lack of teamwork. Despite some early wins, these issues caused the mission to ultimately fail. The account offers an expert view of the defensive plans and choices of the enemy, giving a better understanding of the difficulties of battles in the 1700s. This text works as both a record of history and a review of how the military leaders planned and led the campaign.