Rio de la Plata invasions,sometimes called also South American War, refers to the British unsuccessful invasions in South America, 1806-1807 during the British forces invaded Spanish colonies in South America three times in 1806_1807. In June, 1806, when Spain was allied with France during the British force of 1,500 men under Colonel William Carr Beresford landed near Buenos Aires and occupied the city on June 27 (the 1st invasion), but was defeated by colonial militia and forced to surrender in December, 1806. In February, 1807 British reinforcement (8.000 men) under General Sir Samuel Auchmuty captured Montevideo (the 2nd invasion) after a fierce fight. In May Lieutenant-General John Whitelock arrived to take overall command and attacked Buenos Aires on July 5, 1807 (the 3rd invasion). After losing more than half his force killed and captured, Whitelock signed a cease-fire and left for Great Britain, where he was court-martialed and cashiered.

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