One of the hallmarks of the clashes between the kingdom and its European foes was the inability of either side to take and hold land or to permanently cut off supply routes, with the exception being the Dutch, who managed to do so for an extended period of time in 1762.
A key aspect of the struggles between the kingdom and its European foes was that neither side could establish a lasting presence on land or sever essential supply lines, except for the Dutch, who accomplished this feat from 1762 onwards.