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War in Puerto Rico
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In 1797, a British Naval Victory off the coast of Cape. St. Vincent, Portugal prevents Spain from supporting its colonies in the West Indies. Britain secures several smaller islands before setting its sights on Puerto Rico.
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Book Recommendation of the Week: The Eighteenth Century Caribbean & British Attack on Puerto Rico in 1797, by Maria Alonso.
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