Invasion of Georgia (1742)

In the 1742 Invasion of Georgia, Spanish forces based in Florida attempted to seize and occupy disputed territory held by the British colony of Georgia. The campaign was part of a larger conflict which became known as the War of Jenkins' Ear. Local British forces under the command of the Governor James Oglethorpe rallied and defeated the Spaniards at the Battle of Bloody Marsh and the Battle of Gully Hole Creek, forcing them to withdraw. Britain's ownership of Georgia was formally recognized by Spain in the subsequent Treaty of Madrid.

Invasion of Georgia (1742)
Part of War of Jenkins' Ear
DateJuly 1742
Location
St. Simons Island, Georgia,
Result British victory
Belligerents
 Great Britain Spain
Commanders and leaders
James Oglethorpe Manuel de Montiano
Strength
Land:
900 soldiers, militia & Indians
sea:
5 vessels		 Land:
1,950 soldiers, marines & militia
sea:
36 vessels
Casualties and losses
Light Over two hundred killed, more captured or wounded
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