073: Presidios and Soldados in California Part 1 | Author Michael Hardwick
In this episode, I delve into the often overlooked history of the Spanish Presidios in California with expert Michael Hardwick, author of Spanish Arms and Armaments of the Presidios in California.
Michael shares his extensive research on Spanish military fortifications during the colonial period. We discuss the arms, armaments, and strategies of these garrisons, their role in supporting the missions, and their adaptation to coastal defenses.
Michael also shares personal anecdotes from his years of archaeological work at Presidio sites and his exploration of historical records, providing a…
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