Siege of Montevideo (1812–1814) explained

Conflict:Siege of Montevideo (1812–1814)
Partof:the Second Banda Oriental campaign
Date:1812–1814
Place:Montevideo
Coordinates:-34.8533°N -56.1703°W
Result:Patriot victory
Combatant1: United Provinces
Combatant2: Spanish Empire
Commander1:
Commander2:
  • Miguel de la Sierra
Strength1:4,000
Strength2:7,000

The event known as Second Siege of Montevideo (Spanish; Castilian: '''Segundo Sitio de Montevideo''') took place between 1812 and 1814, when the patriotic troops led by José Rondeau besieged the city of Montevideo, still held by Spanish loyalists under the leadership of Gaspar de Vigodet, governor of Montevideo. The siege was successful and marked the end of the Spanish presence in present-day Uruguay.

During this whole period and just like in the failed first siege of Montevideo, supplied from over the sea, the city held out, until 17 May 1814. Then, the naval victories of Admiral William Brown, cut off the supply route and the city faced starvation. By the end of June, Vigodet was forced to surrender Montevideo to General Carlos María de Alvear.

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