Capture of Vigo and Pontevedra
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capture-of-vigo-and-pontevedra-195-12530053
title:
Capture of Vigo and Pontevedra
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The capture of Vigo and Pontevedra occurred in October 1719 during the War of the Quadruple Alliance when a British expedition made a descent on the Spanish coast. They then captured the settlements of Vigo, Redondela and Pontevedra after some resistance, which they occupied for ten days destroying or capturing a vast haul of military stores before withdrawing.
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1719 military operation
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capture_of_Vigo_and_Pontevedra
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2024-04-26T18:00:16Z
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