Edward Vernon13 March 1741
Vernon’s large expedition began operations against the fortified Spanish port of Cartagena de Indias.
Great Britain · Warfare / Jenkins Ear. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Vernon’s large expedition began operations against the fortified Spanish port of Cartagena de Indias.
Wentworth commanded the British land forces during the unsuccessful campaign against Cartagena.
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