The assault on Cartagena was
A) an unmitigated disaster and a demonstration of British military ineptitude.
B) a prime example of a well-planned joint venture between Britain and her colonies.
C) a bold plan that lacked the necessary logistical support for success.
D) a bold plan that could not be executed properly due to the deficiencies in communications attendant in the period.

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The assault on Cartagena in 1741 was indeed an unmitigated disaster for the British, showcasing a significant lack of preparation, poor leadership, and underestimation of Spanish defenses, leading to a high number of casualties and a failed military campaign.

The Assault on Cartagena Was