2362 soldiers 5000 soldiers Date 20 January 1807 | 200 dead, 400 wounded and 200 prisoners 20 killed 129 wounded Result British victory | |
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Similar Battle of Montevideo, British invasions of the Riv, Action of 10 Decembe, Action of 26 April 1797, Action of 4 April 1808 |
The Battle of Cardal (also known as Battle of Cordón), on 20 January 1807, was the main conflict between the Spanish defense forces of Montevideo, Uruguay, and British troops during the siege of Montevideo during the second British invasion of the River Plate. The British won an easy victory over the outnumbered opposing forces, which paved the way for the fall of the city,
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