Battle of Cardal | |||||||
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Part of the British invasions of the Río de la Plata | |||||||
Map of the battle |
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Belligerents | |||||||
Spain | United Kingdom | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Bernardo Lecocq | Sir Samuel Auchmuty | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
2362 soldiers | 5000 soldiers | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
200 dead, 400 wounded and 200 prisoners | 20 killed 129 wounded |
The Battle of Cardal (also known as Battle of Cordón), on 20 January 1807, was the main conflict between the Spanish defense forces of Montevideo, Uruguay, and British troops during the siege of Montevideo during the second British invasion of the River Plate. The British won an easy victory over the outnumbered opposing forces, which paved the way for the fall of the city,
Coordinates: 34°53′1″S 56°10′55″W / 34.88361°S 56.18194°W