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Battle of St Cast
1758
7-12 September 1758
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Seven Years War (Europe)

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Returning to Brittany after attacking Cherbourg, Commodore Sir Richard Howe and General Thomas Bligh landed near St Malo, where the port was too well defended. Attempting to reembark further west at St Cast Bay, the British were heavily attacked by Emmanuel Duke d’Aiguillon, losing General Alexander Dury killed among 800 casualties, mainly captured.


   
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