Episode 2 of 5
British Caribbean operations preceding the invasion
- When
- 1796
- Where
- Caribbean theatre
- Part of
- Invasion of Trinidad
British forces in the Caribbean in 1796 had already taken Saint Lucia and the Dutch colonies Demerara and Essequibo, before the expedition against Trinidad and Puerto Rico.
British forces in the Caribbean in 1796 had already taken French colonies such as Saint Lucia and later Dutch colonies in South America, Demerara and Essequibo. In retaliation, Great Britain sent a fleet to the Caribbean with the intention of invading the islands of Trinidad and Puerto Rico; the expedition obtained the surrender of Trinidad but was repelled at Puerto Rico.
Sources
- Capture of Trinidad Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
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