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|combatant1=[[East India Company]] | |combatant1=[[East India Company]] | ||
|combatant2=French | |combatant2=French | ||
|commander1=[ | |commander1=[[Robert Clive|Col Robert Clive]]<br>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Watson_%28governor%29 Admiral Charles Watson] | ||
|commander2= | |commander2=Pierre-Mathieu de Saint-Germain | ||
|strength1= | |strength1= 2,400 troops | ||
|strength2= | |strength2= 146 European infantry<br>300 militia<br>300 sepoys | ||
|casualties1= | |casualties1=130 sailors and 35 soldiers | ||
|casualties2= | |casualties2= 40 killed<br>70 wounded | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''This was an event during the [[3rd Carnatic War]]'''<br> | '''This was an event during the [[3rd Carnatic War]]'''<br> | ||
== Summary == | |||
In 1756 the [[Seven Years War]] erupted in Europe which led to conflict between France and Britain in India. After the [[Recapture of Calcutta 1757|Recapture of Calcutta]], Clive determined attack the French settlement at Chandernagore. His force occupied the town surrounding the fort and siege guns were disembarked from Watson's squadron. On 23 March there was a heavy artillery duel between the British ships and the fort guns. Eventually the French asked for terms and the British occupied the fort. | |||
== Clive's Army == | == Clive's Army == | ||
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== Watson's Squadron == | == Watson's Squadron == | ||
*[http://www.kronoskaf.com/syw/index.php?title=Kent_%2870%29 HMS Kent] under Captain Speke | *[http://www.kronoskaf.com/syw/index.php?title=Kent_%2870%29 HMS Kent] under Captain Speke | ||
*[http://www.kronoskaf.com/syw/index.php?title=Cumberland_%2866%29 HMS Cumberland] under | *[http://www.kronoskaf.com/syw/index.php?title=Cumberland_%2866%29 HMS Cumberland] under [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Pocock Rear Admiral George Pocock] | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Salisbury_(1746) HMS Salisbury] under Captain Knowler | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Salisbury_(1746) HMS Salisbury] under Captain Knowler | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Tiger_(1747) HMS Tiger] under Captain Latham | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Tiger_(1747) HMS Tiger] under Captain Latham | ||
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Entries in the Dictionary of Indian Biography<br> | Entries in the Dictionary of Indian Biography<br> | ||
[http://www.archive.org/stream/dictionaryofindi00buckuoft#page/85/mode/1up Robert Clive (1725-74)]<br> | [http://www.archive.org/stream/dictionaryofindi00buckuoft#page/85/mode/1up Robert Clive (1725-74)]<br> | ||
[http://www.archive.org/stream/dictionaryofindi00buckuoft#page/338/mode/1up George Pocock (1706-92)]<br> | |||
[http://www.archive.org/stream/dictionaryofindi00buckuoft#page/355/mode/1up Pierre Renault]<br> | |||
[http://www.archive.org/stream/dictionaryofindi00buckuoft#page/442/mode/2up Charles Watson (1714-57)] | [http://www.archive.org/stream/dictionaryofindi00buckuoft#page/442/mode/2up Charles Watson (1714-57)] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:49, 20 March 2011
| Siege of Chandernagore | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 3rd Carnatic War Seven Years War | ||
| Date: | 23 March 1757 | |
| Location: | Chandernagore | |
| Presidency: | Bengal | |
| Co-ordinates: | 22.866700°N 88.366700°E | |
| Result: | British victory | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | French | |
| Commanders | ||
| Col Robert Clive Admiral Charles Watson |
Pierre-Mathieu de Saint-Germain | |
| Strength | ||
| 2,400 troops | 146 European infantry 300 militia 300 sepoys | |
| Casualties | ||
| 130 sailors and 35 soldiers | 40 killed 70 wounded | |
This was an event during the 3rd Carnatic War
Summary
In 1756 the Seven Years War erupted in Europe which led to conflict between France and Britain in India. After the Recapture of Calcutta, Clive determined attack the French settlement at Chandernagore. His force occupied the town surrounding the fort and siege guns were disembarked from Watson's squadron. On 23 March there was a heavy artillery duel between the British ships and the fort guns. Eventually the French asked for terms and the British occupied the fort.
Clive's Army
- Bengal European Regiment (250 men)
- Bombay European Regiment (a detachment)
- Madras European Regiment (a detachment)
- European Artillery (150 men)
- Sepoys (1,500 men)
Watson's Squadron
- HMS Kent under Captain Speke
- HMS Cumberland under Rear Admiral George Pocock
- HMS Salisbury under Captain Knowler
- HMS Tiger under Captain Latham
- HMS Bridgewater
- HEIC Ship Marlborough
- HEIC Ship Walpole
Biographies
Entries in the Dictionary of Indian Biography
Robert Clive (1725-74)
George Pocock (1706-92)
Pierre Renault
Charles Watson (1714-57)
Spelling Variants
Modern name: Chandannagar
Variants: Chandernagore/Chandernagar
External Links
Carnatic Wars Heritage History
Wikipedia 3rd Carnatic War Wikipedia
British expedition against Chandernagore www.kronoskaf.com
Capture of Chandernagore Google Books
Life of Robert Lord Clive Google Books