Charles O'Hara led a rag - tag peasant band of 1,500 angry peasants , most of who wielded implements .
Charles O'Hara repulsed the 5,000 - strong Spanish force .
Charles O'Hara led a rag - tag peasant band of 1,500 angry peasants , most of who wielded implements , and repulsed the 5,000 - strong Spanish force .