Battle of Montevideo (1807)

The Battle of Montevideo took place between the British and Spanish Empires during the Napoleonic Wars, in which British forces captured the city of Montevideo. It formed part of the British invasions of the River Plate. Locally, it is remembered as the siege of Montevideo (Spanish: Sitio de Montevideo).

Battle of Montevideo
Part of the British invasions of the Río de la Plata

The British attacking a breach in the defenses of Montevideo.
Date3 February 1807
Location
Montevideo, Uruguay
34.91002°S 56.20327°W / -34.91002; -56.20327
Result British victory
Belligerents
Spain  United Kingdom
Commanders and leaders
Pascual Ruiz Huidobro Sir Samuel Auchmuty
Strength
c. 5000 soldiers 6000 soldiers
Casualties and losses
1500 (c. 500 killed) plus 2000 prisoners. 600 (c. 150 killed and died of wounds).
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