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. by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 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.); by Giancarlo Costa.