Battle of Cardal 1807
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 20 January 1807 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1807 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Uruguay | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | South America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | British invasions of the River Plate | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Kingdom of Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | -34.8836, -56.1819 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Cardal (also known as Battle of Cordón), on 20 January 1807, was the main conflict between the Spanish defense forces of Montevideo, Uruguay, and British troops during the siege of Montevideo during the second British invasion of the River Plate. The British won an easy victory over the outnumbered opposing forces, which led to the fall of the city,
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