STEVE CASTLEN
THE FORGOTTEN ALLY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Take Spain Out of
the War—and Britain Wins.
Discover the evidence that changes how
America’s independence is understood.
Available in Kindle & Paperback
Evidence-Driven
History
A Global View of
the Revolution
Written by a Former
Investigator & Judge
Every Schoolchild Learns France Helped.
Almost None Know Spain Did Too.
From secret aid and silver fleets to a decisive campaign on the Gulf Coast, Spain’s support was
vital to victory. This book reveals the overlooked truth and the man who made it possible.
THE CASE HISTORY FORGOT
Secret Spanish Aid
Gunpowder, muskets, cannon, uniforms, and medicine moved in secret to the American rebels.
The Gulf Coast Campaign
Bernardo de Gálvez swept the British from Mobile, Baton Rouge, and Pensacola, securing the rebellion’s back door.
A Global War Britain Could Not Afford
When Spain entered in 1779, Britain faced a war of empires from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean and beyond.
Havana Silver at Yorktown
Spanish silver helped pay and provision the allied army in the decisive weeks at Yorktown.
“This is not merely a forgotten chapter. It changes the verdict.”
FOR READERS WHO WANT THE WHOLE STORY
American Revolution Readers
See how Spain’s entry changed the balance—and the outcome—of the war.
Military History
Enthusiasts
Discover campaigns, strategy, and logistics that history overlooked.
Hispanic Heritage & History Readers
Celebrate the legacy of a hero whose story belongs in every American history class.
MEET STEVE CASTLEN
Army Colonel · Former Investigator · Prosecutor · Appellate Attorney · Military Judge
Steve Castlen brings a lawyer’s rigor and a soldier’s discipline to history.
He investigates the facts, presents the witnesses, examines the evidence
and lets you reach the verdict.
Examine the Evidence. Reach the Verdict.
The truth about independence is bigger and more compelling than you were taught.