Battle of Bloody Marsh
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The Battle of Bloody Marsh took place on 7 July 1742 between Spanish and British forces on St. Simons Island, part of the Province of Georgia, resulting in a victory for the British. Part of the War of Jenkins' Ear, the battle was for the British fortifications of Fort Frederica and Fort St. Simons, with the strategic goal the sea routes and inland waters they controlled. With the victory, the Province of Georgia established undisputed claim to the island. The British also won the Battle of Gully Hole Creek, which took place on the island the same day.
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Battle of Bloody Marsh | |||||||
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Part of the Invasion of Georgia, War of Jenkins' Ear | |||||||
A Map of the Bloody Marsh area as it was in 1742 (north is down) | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Spain | |||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
James Oglethorpe | Antonio Barba | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
650 regulars, militia & Native Americans[1] | 150-200+ regulars[2] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
light casualties | 200 killed |
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