Action of 22 January 1809
The action of 22 January 1809 was a minor naval engagement fought off the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe during the Napoleonic Wars. The action was fought as part of the blockade of Guadeloupe and neighbouring Martinique by a large British Royal Navy squadron, which was seeking to cut the islands off from contact and supplies from France by preventing the passage of shipping from Europe to the islands. The British blockade was part of their preparation for planned invasions during the next year.
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Action of 22 January 1809
The action of 22 January 1809 was a minor naval engagement fought off the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe during the Napoleonic Wars. The action was fought as part of the blockade of Guadeloupe and neighbouring Martinique by a large British Royal Navy squadron, which was seeking to cut the islands off from contact and supplies from France by preventing the passage of shipping from Europe to the islands. The British blockade was part of their preparation for planned invasions during the next year.
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The action of 22 January 1809 ...... lasting just over three weeks.
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1809-01-22
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British victory
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West Indies
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Pierre Lahalle
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Samuel Pechell
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1809-01-22
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the Napoleonic Wars
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Off Pointe-Noire, Caribbean Sea
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British victory
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The action of 22 January 1809 ...... nvasions during the next year.
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Action of 22 January 1809
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Action of 22 January 1809
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