Invasion of Minorca (1781)
The Franco-Spanish reconquest of Menorca from the British in February 1782, after the siege of Fort St. Philip lasting over five months, was an important step in the achievement of Spain's aims in its alliance with France against Britain during the American Revolutionary War. The ultimate result was the devolution of the island to Spain in the Treaty of Paris in 1783.
Print of the siege from 1781
Plan of Fort St. Philip. (1780)
Menorca or Minorca is one of the Balearic Islands located in the Mediterranean Sea belonging to Spain. Its name derives from its size, contrasting it with nearby Mallorca. Its capital is Mahón, situated on the island's eastern end, although Menorca is not a province and forms a political union with the other islands in the archipelago. Ciutadella and Mahón are the main ports and largest towns. The port of Mahón is the second biggest natural port in the world.
Sentinel-2 image of Menorca
Attack and capture of Fort St. Philip, 29 June 1756
Port Mahon, Minorca with British men-of-war at anchor after its capture in 1798. By John Thomas Serres
Port de Maó (Mahón)