Siege of Havana

1762 • Karibik Belagerung

Historical Overview

British capture of Spain's most important Caribbean port.

Quick Facts

Outcome:British victory.

Kingdom of Great Britain

Commander: Albemarle / Pocock
Strength: 200 Schiffe / 11k Inf
Casualties: ca. 3.000

Kingdom of Spain

Commander: Juan de Prado
Strength: ca. 11.000
Casualties: ca. 7.000

Strategic Context

Weakening the Spanish colonial empire after its entry into the war.

Historical Locations

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