BATTLE // July 22, 1797
Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- Great Britain4,000medium
- Spain1,700medium
Great Britain fielded a 2.4 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- Royaume de Grande-Bretagne123–300medium
Commanders (2)
Great Britain
Horatio Nelsonvice admiral
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