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Please be advised that my internet connectivity is extremely erratic at the moment because of travel and I may be delayed in responding to the review. Magic♪piano 20:03, 15 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Very nice. Clearly written. I have just one question. I don't understand this sentence: "For logistical and diplomatic reasons, no operations were launched until after the American victory at Yorktown in October 1781 opened the possibility that the British would be able to better defend the area. (Seems like it would be a good time to launch an attack while the British were buy at Yorktown - or am I misunderstanding?) MathewTownsend (talk) 18:43, 17 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]
The point is that (the Spanish believed) the attack could not be launched earlier: sufficient troops and provisions were not thought to be ready, and there was diplomatic activity between the powers that also played a role in delaying action. The impact of Yorktown was that it spelled the reduction of British troops in North America. The specter of British troops being redeployed from North America to other theaters seems to be what prompted the Spanish to move. I've added some words that I hope clarify this. Magic♪piano 20:24, 19 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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But wouldn't the "redeployed" British troops be free to go to the Caribbean? (I'm not quite understanding; perhaps its my poor knowledge of the area's history.)
also, "(sometimes also spelled "Rattan")" - perhaps this should go at the beginning of the article?
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