Invasion of Martinique (1674)
The Invasion of Martinique in 1674 was an unsuccessful attempt by the Dutch Republic to conquer the Caribbean island of Martinique from France. In spite of overwhelming Dutch superiority in men and ships, the French won a decisive and unexpected victory.
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Invasion of Martinique (1674)
The Invasion of Martinique in 1674 was an unsuccessful attempt by the Dutch Republic to conquer the Caribbean island of Martinique from France. In spite of overwhelming Dutch superiority in men and ships, the French won a decisive and unexpected victory.
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143 killed
378 seriously injured
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1674-07-21
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French victory
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1 French frigate
160 French personnel (mostly militia and merchant seamen)
18 Dutch ships of the line
3,400 Dutch soldiers.
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The Fort-Royal citadel, known today as Fort St.-Louis.
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Antoine-André de Ste.-Marthe
Thomas-Claude Renart
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