Battle of Montevideo (1807)

Battle of Montevideo
Part of the British invasions of the Río de la Plata

The British attacking a breach in the defenses of Montevideo.
Date3 February 1807
Location
Montevideo, Uruguay
34°54′36″S 56°12′12″W / 34.91002°S 56.20327°W / -34.91002; -56.20327
Result British victory
Belligerents
Spain Spain  United Kingdom
Commanders and leaders
Spain Pascual Ruiz Huidobro United Kingdom Sir Samuel Auchmuty
Strength
c. 5,000 soldiers 6,000 soldiers
Casualties and losses
1,500 (c. 500 killed) plus 2,000 prisoners. 600 (c. 150 killed and died of wounds).

The Battle of Montevideo took place between the British and Spanish Empires during the Napoleonic Wars, in which British forces captured the city of Montevideo. It formed part of the British invasions of the River Plate. Locally, it is remembered as the siege of Montevideo (Spanish: Sitio de Montevideo).


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