What the records say
- When
- 19 Jul 1674 – 21 Jul 1674
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 14.60° N, 61.07° W
- Description
- 1674 unsuccessful Dutch invasion of the island during the Franco-Dutch War
Invasion of Martinique (1674)
Part of the Franco-Dutch War
The invasion of Martinique in 1674 was an unsuccessful attempt by the Dutch Republic to conquer the Caribbean island of Martinique from France. In spite of overwhelming Dutch superiority in men and ships, the French won a decisive and unexpected victory.
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