San Juan Expedition (1780 AD)
San Juan Expedition (Spain & New Spain & Captaincy General of Guatemala vs Side B) took place in 1780 AD during American Revolutionary War.
Battle facts
- Year: 1780 AD
- Date: 1780-01-01
- Era: Early Modern
- Conflict: American Revolutionary War
- Side A: Spain, New Spain, Captaincy General of Guatemala
- Commanders (A): Matías de Gálvez, Juan de Ayssa
- Commanders (B): John Polson, Horatio Nelson
- Casualties: approx. Unknown killed or wounded
45 captured2,500 killed or died of disease
2 ships grounded
- Outcome: Spanish victory
- Coordinates: 11.019°, -84.396°
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