Capture of St. Lucia

Name: Capture of St. Lucia
Start: 1778-12-18
End: 1778-12-28

18 Dec 1778 – 28 Dec 1778 · 13.88° N, 60.97° W

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When: 18 Dec 1778 – 28 Dec 1778
Kind: Battle
Coordinates: 13.88° N, 60.97° W
Description: British capture of the French colony of Saint Lucia in 1778

Capture of St. Lucia

1778 invasion of the American Revolutionary War

The Capture of St Lucia was the result of a campaign from 18–28 December 1778 by British land and naval forces to take over the island, which was a French colony. Britain's actions followed the capture of the British-controlled island of Dominica by French forces in a surprise invasion in September 1778. During the Battle of St. Lucia, the British fleet defeated a French fleet sent to reinforce the island.

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American Revolutionary War19 Apr 1775 · War of independence

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