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Galvez:
King Carlos III of Spain appointed thirty-year old Benardo de Galvez Governor General of Louisiana on January 1, 1777. He had proven skills as a soldier and military leader in campaigns at Portugal and New Spain. In 1779, Galvez captured British outposts on the Mississippi, then Mobile in 1780. In February 1781, Field Marshal Galvez led a convoy of 32 ships and 3000 men to seize British West Florida. During the 61 day Battle of Pensacola, Galvez, out front of his troops, was wounded by musket fire. The Battle of Pensacola is considered the greatest victory of his career. |