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|date=10 August-19 October 1778
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== Synopsis ==
== Synopsis ==
The naval engagement took place on 10 August when the French were forced to retire to Pondicherry. Sir Edward Vernon came up to Pondicherry on 21 August but contrary winds prevented the fleets from engaging. M. Tronjolly sailed for Mauritius during the night leaving the British blockading the town.
The naval engagement took place on 10 August when the French were forced to retire to [[Pondicherry]]. '''Sir Edward Vernon''' came up to Pondicherry on 21 August but contrary winds prevented the fleets from engaging. '''M. Tronjolly''' sailed for [[Mauritius]] during the night leaving the British blockading the town.


General Munro arrived at Pondicherry on 8 August but was not in a position to bombard the town until 18 September. In the middle of October the garrison surrendered.
General Munro arrived at Pondicherry on 8 August but was not in a position to bombard the town until 18 September. In the middle of October the garrison surrendered.

Revision as of 14:47, 4 November 2010

Battle of Pondicherry 1778
Part of East Indies Campaign
Date: 10 August-19 October 1778
Location: Pondicherry, Puducherry Union Territory
Presidency: Madras
Co-ordinates: 11.845116°N 79.875241°E
Result: British victory
Combatants
East India Company French
Commanders
Gen Sir Hector Munro
Commodore Sir Edward Vernon
M. Bellecombe
M.Tronjolly
Strength
Casualties

This was an event during the East Indies Campaign

Synopsis

The naval engagement took place on 10 August when the French were forced to retire to Pondicherry. Sir Edward Vernon came up to Pondicherry on 21 August but contrary winds prevented the fleets from engaging. M. Tronjolly sailed for Mauritius during the night leaving the British blockading the town.

General Munro arrived at Pondicherry on 8 August but was not in a position to bombard the town until 18 September. In the middle of October the garrison surrendered.

External Link

American Revolutionary War - Pondicherry Heritage History
Battle for Pondicherry Google Books