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Withdrawal from Cartagena

Great Britain · Warfare / War of Jenkins Ear. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1741Date range
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1741

Edward VernonMay 1741

Cartagena de Indias · Warfare / War of Jenkins Ear

Vernon withdrew after disease, casualties, and failed assaults made the capture of Cartagena impossible.

Names involved

Edward Vernon

Provenance

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