Episode 2 of 2
Declaration of War
- When
- 14 December 1804
- Where
- Spain
Spain formally declared war on the United Kingdom on 14 December 1804, initiating the second phase of the Anglo-Spanish War.
The engagement on 5 October 1804 led to Spain declaring war on the United Kingdom on 14 December 1804. This event marked the beginning of the second phase of the Anglo-Spanish War, which lasted until 1808. The declaration was a direct consequence of the deteriorating relations following the resumption of war between France and Britain.
Sources
- Anglo-Spanish War (1796–1808) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21
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