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Battle of Martinique
1759
16-18 January 1759
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type of battle

war or event

Seven Years War (Caribbean)

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coordinates unknown

location

modern country

British General Sir Peregrine Hopson and Commodore John Moore led an attempted offensive in the French West Indies, where they successfully landed on Martinique at Fort Royal. However, when heavy surf prevented unloading of their guns the ineffectual Hopson withdrew with over 100 casualties. The expedition then turned its attention instead to Guadeloupe.


   
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