Battle of Cardal
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Battle of Cardal | |||||||
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Part of the British invasions of the Río de la Plata | |||||||
Map of the battle | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Spain | United Kingdom | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Bernardo Lecocq |
Sir Samuel Auchmuty | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
2362 soldiers | 5000 soldiers | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
200 dead, 400 wounded and 200 prisoners | 20 killed 129 wounded |
The Battle of Cardal (also known as Battle of Cordón), on 20 January 1807, was the main conflict between the Spanish defense forces of
British invasion of the River Plate
. The British won an easy victory over the outnumbered opposing forces, which paved the way for the fall of the city,
References
- ISBN 950-04-2021-X, 9789500420211
- Lancelot Holland 1975.Expedición al Río de la Plata (Expedition to the River Plate) Editorial Universitaria de Buenos Aires Colección Siglo y Medio.. 1975
- ISBN 950-9603-99-6
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