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Battle of Mahé
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| Battle of Mahé | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part of American War of Independence | ||
| Date: | 19 March 1779 | |
| Location: | Mahe, Kerala | |
| Presidency: | Madras | |
| Co-ordinates: | 11.707354°N 75.535586°E | |
| Result: | British occupation | |
| Combatants | ||
| East India Company | French | |
| Commanders | ||
| Captain George Vandeput RN Col Braithwaite |
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| Strength | ||
| Casualties | ||
Expedition Force
- 1st Btn 1st Madras (European) Fusiliers under Lt-Col Browne
- 2nd Btn 1st Madras (European) Fusiliers under Maj William Cook
- Three native regiments
- Capt Cliford's company of artillery
- Capt Regnalt's company of artillery
- Capt Nodler's company of artillery
External Link
Google Books - Surrender of Mahe
Google Books - Navy captures Mahe