Field Marshall and 1st Viscount Cobham, Richard Temple, was the general in charge of the English invading forc
The English Navy Fleet, on 10 October 1719, under the command of Admiral Michells enters through the northern mouth of Cies Islands with 40 ships.
10 October. Landing and English naval and land attack resulting in the taking of the town on 13 October. 11 battalions, 5,000 men made up the attacking force consisting of infantry and cavalry.
