Gulf Coast campaign

1779 – 1781

Result Spanish victory

Bernardo de Gálvez led Spanish forces in conquering British West Florida during the American Revolutionary War.

September 10, 1779

Battle of Lake Pontchartrain American-Spanish victory Lake Pontchartrain

January 7, 1781

Battle at The Village Spanish victory Spanish Fort John Campbell, of Strachur, José de Ezpeleta y Galdeano

Key commanders