What the records say
- When
- 24 Dec 1794
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 45.50° N, 4.40° W
- Description
- 1794 naval battle
- Naval
- yes
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Croisière du Grand Hiver
1794 naval battle
The Croisière du Grand Hiver was a naval campaign carried out by the French Navy during the War of the First Coalition. Ordered by the National Convention in the wake of the French navy's tactical defeat at the Glorious First of June, the campaign was intended to challenge the Royal Navy for command of the sea.
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