7. Background The La Plata Basin, scene of the British invasions in 1806 and 1807 .
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20. the re-conquest of Buenos Aires Militia porteña Señora porteña Indio on horse
21. Second Invasion 1807 On February 3, 1807, Montevideo was captured in a joint military and naval operation using British reinforcements of 8,000 men under General Sir Samuel Auchmuty and a naval squadron under Admiral Sir Charles Stirling.