Battle of Martinique (1780)
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For the 1779 encounter, see Battle of Martinique (1779).
The Battle of Martinique, also known as the Combat de la Dominique, took place on 17 April 1780 during the American Revolutionary War in the West Indies between the British Royal Navy and the French Navy.
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Battle of Martinique | |||||||
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Part of The American Revolutionary War | |||||||
Combat de la Dominique, 17 Avril 1780, by Auguste Louis de Rossel de Cercy (1736–1804) | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Great Britain | France | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Sir George Rodney | Comte de Guichen | ||||||
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20 ships of the line | 23 ships of the line | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
120 killed 354 wounded |
222 killed 537 wounded |
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