Battle of Cuddalore 1783
| Battle of Cuddalore 1783 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of 2nd Mysore War and East Indies Campaign | ||
| Date: | 20 June 1783 | |
| Location: | Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | 11.745571°N 79.825421°E | |
| Result: | French fleet prevented the loss of Cuddalore | |
| Combatants | ||
| British Fleet | French Fleet | |
| Commanders | ||
| General James Stuart Admiral Sir Edward Hughes |
Admiral de Suffren | |
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
This was an event during the East Indies Campaign
Summary
General Stuart determined to recover Cuddalore from the French who had constructed entrenchment in front of the town. He arrived on 7 June and commenced an assualt on 13 June.
External Links
Mysore Wars Heritage History
Anglo-Mysore Wars Wars Wikipedia
2nd Mysore War Wikipedia
Battle of Cuddalore Wikipedia
Sir Edward Hughes Dictionary of National Biography
Historical Books Online
History of the Madras Army Vol II - Operations at Cuddalore 1783 by Lt-Col W J Wilson 1882 (archive.org)