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Battle of Cardal

When: 20 January 1807
Where: outside the town of Montevideo
Part of: British capture of Montevideo during the British invasions of the Río de la Plata

On 20 January 1807, British forces engaged Spanish defenders outside Montevideo, securing a tactical advantage through an outflanking movement.

The Battle of El Cristo del Cardal preceded the siege. The 60th Rifles and 95th Foot distinguished themselves by turning the tide in favor of the British through an outflanking movement, setting the stage for the subsequent capture of the city.

Sources

Battle of Montevideo (1807) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21

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