Invasion of Georgia (1742)
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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.
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Invasion of Georgia (1742) | |||||||
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Part of War of Jenkins' Ear | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Great Britain | Spain | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
James Oglethorpe | Manuel de Montiano | ||||||
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Land: 900 soldiers, militia & Indians[1][2] sea: 5 vessels[3] |
Land: 1,950 soldiers, marines & militia sea: 36 vessels[1][2][4] | ||||||
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Light | Over two hundred killed, more captured or wounded |
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