03.37 - The Western Design

With the Commonwealth quiet, Cromwell takes his conquests global.
With as much secrecy as possible, the Protectorate puts together an
expedition to strike at the vulnerable colonies of the Catholic
powers: the Western Design. But first, the Lord Protector has to
decide where to attack. Listen to Winds of Change HERE Join the
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