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Siege and Capture of Montevideo

When
3 February 1807
Where
defensive wall
Part of
British capture of Montevideo during the British invasions of the Río de la Plata

British forces besieged and captured Montevideo on 3 February 1807, following days of bombardment against the city's defenses.

Approximately 5,000 defenders faced a joint military and naval operation. The siege began at 2:00 A.M. on 3 February, preceded by bombardment of the weakest part of the defensive wall near the site of the modern Anglican cathedral.

Sources

  1. Battle of Montevideo (1807) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
  2. British invasions of the River Plate Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02

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