In 1780, Spanish forces captured a British fort to protect the vital port of New Orleans
Spanish General Bernardo de Galvez captured a strategic British fort in 1780, securing the Gulf Coast and providing a vital lifeline for the American Revolution's southern frontier.
During the American Revolutionary War, Spanish forces under Bernardo de Galvez captured Fort Charlotte in Mobile on March 14, 1780. This siege was a masterclass in colonial warfare, as Galvez led a diverse force of Spanish regulars, free Black volunteers, and local militia against the British stronghold.
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