March 1741
Siege of Cartagena de Indias
Wentworth commanded the British land forces during the unsuccessful campaign against Cartagena.
Historical place archive
Browse historical events and people recorded at Cartagena de Indias in Great Britain. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Wentworth commanded the British land forces during the unsuccessful campaign against Cartagena.
Vernon’s large expedition began operations against the fortified Spanish port of Cartagena de Indias.
Knowles participated in naval operations and bombardments against Cartagena’s defensive works.
Wentworth’s troops failed in a costly assault against Fort San Lazaro outside Cartagena.
Vernon withdrew after disease, casualties, and failed assaults made the capture of Cartagena impossible.
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