Battle of Montevideo

When

16 Jan 1807 – 3 Feb 1807

Kind

Siege

Coordinates

34.91° S, 56.20° W

Description

1807 siege

1807 battle of the British invasions of the River Plate

The Battle of Montevideo took place between the British and Spanish Empires during the Napoleonic Wars, in which British forces captured the city of Montevideo. It formed part of the British invasions of the River Plate. Locally, it is known as the siege of Montevideo.

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