In this 1742 battle, Georgia forces under James Oglethorpe were successful in turning back a Spanish attempt to invade Georgia. Example: Oglethorpe's daring actions during the battle proved to be a huge boost to the morale of his young colony.

Battle of bloody marsh

The 1742 battle mentioned above is known as the Battle of Bloody Marsh.

The event happened on July 7, 1742 at St. Simons Island. It is a battle between English and Spanish forces where the English forces won over the Spanish forces.

The Battle of Bloody Marsh was the only attempt that the Spanish forces made to invade Georgia during the War of Jenkins Ear.