The British capture of Menorca in 1708 combined with possession of Gibraltar gave them control of the Western Mediterranean .
Attempts to regain the initiative in 1707 ended with Allied defeats at Almansa in April and Toulon in August , once again restricting Archduke Charles to Catalonia .
The British capture of Menorca in 1708 combined with possession of Gibraltar gave Allied control of the Western Mediterranean .
Attempts to regain the initiative in 1707 ended with Allied defeats at Almansa in April and Toulon in August , once again restricting Archduke Charles to Catalonia .