Action of 17 June 1778
The Action of 17 June 1778 also known as the Fight of Belle Poule and Arethusa was a minor naval action that took place off the coast of France between British and French frigates. The action was widely celebrated by both France and Great Britain and was the first between the two naval forces during the Anglo-French War before a formal deceleration of war was even announced.
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Action of 17 June 1778
The Action of 17 June 1778 also known as the Fight of Belle Poule and Arethusa was a minor naval action that took place off the coast of France between British and French frigates. The action was widely celebrated by both France and Great Britain and was the first between the two naval forces during the Anglo-French War before a formal deceleration of war was even announced.
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Le combat du 17 juin 1778 est ...... rre d'indépendance américaine.
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The Action of 17 June 1778 als ...... ion of war was even announced.
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1 ship damaged
44 casualties
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1778-06-17
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Minor British success
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* 2frigates
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1fifth rate
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Combat de la Belle Poule et de l'Aréthusa by Auguste-Louis de Rossel de Cercy
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Le combat du 17 juin 1778 est ...... liance franco-américain (Benja
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The Action of 17 June 1778 als ...... ion of war was even announced.
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Action of 17 June 1778
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Combat du 17 juin 1778
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Action of 17 June 1778
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