Shaken by the losses experienced during the Seven Year's War, in particular the capture of Cuba by the British in 1762, several officials were sent to the Caribbean to review the defenses of the area.
Several officials were shaken by the losses. These losses were experienced during the Seven Year's War by the British in 1762. This was in particular the capture of Cuba. Several officials were sent to the Caribbean. This was to review the defenses of the area.