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The British invasions certainly is for many only a stage in our history. A period of war, death and birth of the spirit of emancipation.

But there are other stories in English colonization attempts in 1806 and 1807 on Buenos Aires. There are stories of heroic women and stories of love between soldiers and native English. The story encompasses both Martina Céspedes.

The July 5, 1807, during the second British invasion, a group of Englishmen marched through the streets of south towards the church of Our Lady of Bethlehem (now San Pedro Telmo), and Bethlemitas Hospital (now Balve Museum), which considered of great strategic value.

On the way the British, as was common, they took to break into houses and grocery stores in search of food and alcohol. Surely many of those houses and grocery stores that were looted, were abandoned by their owners. But no one had one that did not close even in the midst of a war.

In the present street Humberto Primo 355 (opposite the church of San Telmo) was the house, general store Martina de Céspedes of 45 years and their 3 daughters, according to Dr. Maroni: "... these girls were very graceful physical and enjoyed much popularity. "

The British do not lose sight of this new free resent to continue getting drunk, and demanded more Martina alcohol. Very bravely she tells them yes, but on one condition, falling one by one they were 4 women alone. The English, to show their characteristic chivalry, accepted. But of course, Martina and her daughters had other plans.

The British were arriving one by one and they served alcohol to fail. Then the women took off their arm, they were beaten in the head, bound and locked in a room. This they did with 12 British soldiers.

Finally the war ends with the British surrendered to Liniers, Alzaga and the residents of Buenos Aires.

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Martina Céspedes Liniers seeking to inform them they had 12 British prisoners at home. Liniers entity such action is surprised by the 4 women alone and unarmed and going to find them. But the girls only get delivered to 11 British. Josefa Céspedes, the smallest of the 3, was in love with one of his English prisoners. Both love, they end up getting married in Buenos Aires.

Doña Martina Céspedes was named "Defender of Buenos Aires" for his performance during the second British Invasions July 5 de1807. He was awarded the rank of Sergeant Major of the Army to pay.

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British soldiers deserted from the army. Many were teenagers who all they did was travel the world fighting and fighting for an imperialist England. Po understand that it was returning to shore, a place that nice, quiet, good life and beautiful women, tempted to stay and take root.

is estimated that more than 10 British soldiers deserted the army during the English invasions of 1806 and 1807. They came up with the momentum to win and were eventually conquered them, either by the beauty of our land or our women.