Battle of Montevideo (1807)
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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 remembered as the siege of Montevideo (Spanish: Sitio de Montevideo).
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Battle of Montevideo | |||||||
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Part of the British invasions of the Río de la Plata | |||||||
The British attacking a breach in the defenses of Montevideo. | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Spain | United Kingdom | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Pascual Ruiz Huidobro | Sir Samuel Auchmuty | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
c. 5000 soldiers | 6000 soldiers | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
1500 (c. 500 killed) plus 2000 prisoners. | 600 (c. 150 killed and died of wounds). |
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