Invasion of Minorca (1781) (19 août 1781 – 5 févr. 1782)
Description:
The Franco-Spanish reconquest of Menorca (historically called "Minorca" in English) from the British in February 1782, after the siege of Fort St. Philip lasting over five months, was an important step in the achievement of Spain's aims in its alliance with France against Britain during the American Revolutionary War. The ultimate result was the devolution of the island to Spain in the Treaty of Paris in 1783.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
19 août 1781
5 févr. 1782
~ 5 months and 20 days