Episode 1 of 4
Spanish Defense Preparation
- When
- 1743
- Where
- La Guaira
- Part of
- Battle of La Guaira
Spanish commanders Mateo Gual and José de Iturriaga prepared defenses in La Guaira after receiving warning of the British attack.
The Spanish garrison, led by Mateo Gual and Captain José de Iturriaga, prepared for the impending assault. They were supplied with gunpowder by the Dutch and had been forewarned of Knowles's intentions to capture the port.
Sources
- Battle of La Guaira Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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