Defense
Los defensores que casi no salen en el cuadro
La historia casi siempre mira las murallas. Pero el recibo tambien mira Cangrejos.
1797 receiptSan Juan
AttackAbercromby / British forces
DefenseRegiments, militias, citizens
FrameCangrejos, Loiza, Black/pardo defenders
Avoid one-group-only victory claims.
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- British forces under Ralph Abercromby attacked San Juan / Puerto Rico in 1797.
- NPS lists Spanish soldiers, the Puerto Rican Fixed Regiment, Puerto Rican Disciplined Militias, and citizens among defenders.
- EnciclopediaPR places British ships off Loiza and Punta Cangrejos / Pinones, with movement through the Cangrejos route.
- Denis-Rosario argues Puerto Rican historiography neglected or silenced Black/pardo roles in the event.