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Battle of Martinique
1762
16 January-12 February 1762
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type of battle

war or event

Seven Years War (Caribbean)

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coordinates unknown

location

modern country

Following the conquest of French Canada, Britain captured Dominica and Admiral George Rodney and General Sir Robert Monckton landed on Martinique. Reinforced by General Andrew Lord Rollo, Monckton captured Port Royal and Martinique soon surrendered. Nearby St Lucia was taken without fighting and both were returned to France after the war.


   
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