In 1739 it was the turn of the War of Jenkins Ear fought between Spanish and English, where the trader Jenkins had his ear cut off by Spanish pirates.

The war and the battle is the fruit of sin. The social disruption caused by the entrance of sin into the world has caused conflicts between us that are often discussed on the battlefield. Away from God and his will, the men try to impose themselves on each other through violence when other arguments are not convincing.(By Theologien Valdemir Mota de Menezes)