Battle at The Village 1781
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 7 January 1781 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1781 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | United States | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Gulf Coast campaign | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of Great Britain | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 30.6590, -87.9118 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle at The Village (also known as the Second Battle of Mobile) was fought on January 7, 1781. It was a failed British attempt to recapture a Spanish fortification at "The Village," during the American Revolutionary War. The attack was led by Waldecker Colonel Johann von Hanxleden who was killed in the attempt.
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