Battle of Bloody Swamp7 July 1742
The Spanish are defeated for the control of Georgia. Redeems reputation from defeat at St. Augustine, Florida, 2 yrs earlier
Historical person
James Oglethorpe Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for James Oglethorpe, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
2 records1742–17421 events1 places
Chronological biography
1742
Battle of Bloody Swamp13 July 1742
The Spanish leave the Island of St Simons
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