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| − | |partof=[ | + | |partof=[[East Indies Campaign]] |
|date=10 August-19 October 1778 | |date=10 August-19 October 1778 | ||
| − | |location=[ | + | |location= [[Pondicherry]], Puducherry Union Territory |
|presidency=[[Madras]] | |presidency=[[Madras]] | ||
|co-ordinates=[http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=11.845116,79.875241&z=9&t=h&hl=en 11.845116°N 79.875241°E] | |co-ordinates=[http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?ll=11.845116,79.875241&z=9&t=h&hl=en 11.845116°N 79.875241°E] | ||
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|combatant1=[[East India Company]] | |combatant1=[[East India Company]] | ||
|combatant2=French | |combatant2=French | ||
| − | |commander1=[ | + | |commander1= [[Hector Munro|Gen Sir Hector Munro]]<br>[http://www.oxforddnb.com/index/101028238/ Commodore Sir Edward Vernon] |
| − | |commander2=M. Bellecombe<br>M. | + | |commander2=M. Bellecombe<br>M.Tronjolly |
|strength1= | |strength1= | ||
|strength2= | |strength2= | ||
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| + | '''This was an event during the [[East Indies Campaign]]'''<br> | ||
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| + | == 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 == | == External Link == | ||
| − | + | [http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=XtINAAAAIAAJ&pg=PA161&dq=Pondicherry+1778+Munro&as_brr=3&ei=tKzGSOzwIqG2jgG7grGnBw#PPA161,M1 Battle for Pondicherry] Google Books | |
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| + | [[Category:Battles|Pondicherry, Battle of 1778]] | ||
| + | [[Category:East Indies Campaign|Pondicherry, Battle of 1778]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:55, 13 March 2021
| 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
Battle for Pondicherry Google Books
