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Battle of Ile de la Passe
| Battle of Ile de la Passe | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of Mauritius Campaign | ||
| Date: | 20-52 August 1810 | |
| Location: | Île de la Passe, Mauritius Mascarene Islands, Indian Ocean | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | 20.398946°S 57.767222°E | |
| Result: | British defeat | |
| Combatants | ||
| British Naval Expedition | French | |
| Commanders | ||
| Captain Nisbet Josiah Willoughby | Captain General Charles Decaen | |
| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
British Regiments
External Links
Historical books on-line
Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India Vol VI -Capture of Ile de la Passe archive.org,
Naval History of Great Britain Vol V - Capture of Isle de la Passe www.pbenyon.plus.com