aug 5, 1702 - British invade Arecibo, Puerto Rico

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On August 5, 1702, the city of Arecibo, on Puerto Rico's northern coast, was invaded by the British. Armed with only spears and machetes, under the command of Captain Antonio de los Reyes Correa, 30 militia members defended the city from the English, who were armed with muskets and swords. The British were defeated, suffering 22 loses on land and 8 at sea. Reyes Correa was declared a national hero and was awarded the Medalla de Oro de la Real Efigie (Gold Medal of the Royal Image) and the title of "Captain of Infantry" by King Philip V.

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