Defence of Cartagena de Indias
Eslava coordinated the colonial government, army, militia, and fortifications during the British siege.
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1741 in Spain
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Historical records for Spain in 1741
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March
Defence of Cartagena de Indias
Blas de Lezo organized the naval and fortress defence against Vernon’s much larger expedition.
April
Fort San Lazaro
De Lezo reinforced the Spanish defence that defeated the British assault on Fort San Lazaro.
Wounding of Blas de Lezo
De Lezo suffered further wounds during the defence and died later in the year after the British withdrawal.
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