American National Guard

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Set against the backdrop of 16th-century colonial America, this account details the inaugural muster of militia forces in St. Augustine on September 16, 1565. Tasked with protecting supplies, these militia men played a crucial role while their leader, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, led regular troops in an offensive against the French settlement at Fort Caroline. The narrative highlights the early military dynamics and conflicts in the region, shedding light on the tensions between Spanish and French interests during that era.