Anglo-Spanish War (1796-1808)

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• November 1798: In 1798, during the French Revolutionary Wars, a British expedition led by Admiral John Duckworth captured the island of Menorca from Spain. The British occupation of Minorca lasted until 1802 when it was returned to Spain under the Treaty of Amiens.
• November 1798: A British expedition captured the island of Menorca (historically called "Minorca" by the British) from Spain.

1. Newfoundland expedition

Was a French-Spanish military expedition to occupy Newfoundland during the Anglo-Spanish War (1796-1808).

• September 1796: French naval commander Joseph de Richery, captured British prisoners in Bay Bulls, Newfoundland, and then left for Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
• August 1796: French forces led by Admiral Richery and Spanish forces landed in Bay Bulls and Portugal Cove in Conception Bay. They then advanced towards St. John's, the capital of Newfoundland, in an attempt to capture the strategic British-controlled territory.
• August 1796: French forces led by Admiral Richery and Spanish forces landed in Bay Bulls and Portugal Cove in Conception Bay. They then advanced towards St. John's, the capital of Newfoundland, in an attempt to capture the strategic British-controlled territory.
• September 1796: French naval commander Joseph de Richery, captured British prisoners in Bay Bulls, Newfoundland, and then left for Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

2. Invasion of Trinidad (1797)

Was the British invasion of Trinidad during the Anglo-Spanish War (1796-1808).

• February 1797: In 1797, a fleet of 18 warships led by Sir Ralph Abercromby invaded and captured the Island of Trinidad. This marked the beginning of British colonial rule in Trinidad, which was previously under Spanish control. Abercromby was a British Army officer known for his successful military campaigns during the French Revolutionary Wars.
• February 1797: In 1797, a fleet of 18 warships led by Sir Ralph Abercromby invaded and captured the Island of Trinidad. This marked the beginning of British colonial rule in Trinidad, which was previously under Spanish control. Abercromby was a British Army officer known for his successful military campaigns during the French Revolutionary Wars.

3. British invasions of the River Plate

Was the British invasion of modern-day Argentina during the Anglo-Spanish War (1796-1808).

• June 1806: The British took Quilmes, near Buenos Aires.
• June 1806: In 1806, British forces led by Sir Home Popham occupied Buenos Aires during the British invasions of the River Plate.
• June 1806: The British took Quilmes, near Buenos Aires.
• August 1806: Beresford surrendered to Spanish forces on 14 August.
• February 1807: British forces captured the city of Montevideo.
• August 1806: Beresford surrendered to Spanish forces on 14 August.
• June 1806: In 1806, British forces led by Sir Home Popham occupied Buenos Aires during the British invasions of the River Plate.
• August 1806: Beresford surrendered to Spanish forces on 14 August.
• October 1807: The occupation of Montevideo by the British army lasted until September 1807, when troops were withdrawn in compliance with the agreement signed following the surrender of British forces in Buenos Aires in July 1807.
• August 1806: Beresford surrendered to Spanish forces on 14 August.
• June 1806: In 1806, British forces led by Sir Home Popham occupied Buenos Aires during the British invasions of the River Plate.
• August 1806: Beresford surrendered to Spanish forces on 14 August.
• August 1806: Beresford surrendered to Spanish forces on 14 August.
• June 1806: In 1806, British forces led by Sir Home Popham occupied Buenos Aires during the British invasions of the River Plate.
• October 1807: The occupation of Montevideo by the British army lasted until September 1807, when troops were withdrawn in compliance with the agreement signed following the surrender of British forces in Buenos Aires in July 1807.
• February 1807: British forces captured the city of Montevideo.