Raid on Brunswick Town (Q60495558)

matcher place: Brunswick County (relation 2528677)
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English Wikipedia categories: Battles in North Carolina, Battles involving Great Britain, Battles of the War of Jenkins' Ear, Conflicts in 1748, History of Brunswick County, North Carolina, Invasions by Spain, Military history of North Carolina, Military raids

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Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The Brunswick Town raid was an attack on Brunswick Town, North Carolina, conducted by Spanish privateers between September 3 and 6, 1748, during the War of Jenkins' Ear. The raiders were eventually driven off, which resulted in the destruction of one of their vessels. It was the final engagement of the war and resulted in a British victory.

Wikidata location: 34.0333, -77.9333 view on OSM or edit on OSM

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Battles in North Carolina	historic=battlefield
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Battles of the War of Jenkins' Ear	historic=battlefield
Conflicts in 1748	historic=battlefield