TURNING POINTS · 1741
Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, Cartagena, Colombia
The British force under Admiral Vernon was one of the largest of its time. The defence was led by Blas de Lezo.
The story, as a puzzle
A fleet turned back.
In 1741, defenders behind this hilltop fortress held off a huge British fleet and army attacking Spain's most heavily fortified Caribbean port. Pin the fortress.
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