Invasion of Martinique (1674)

Invasion of Martinique
Part of the Franco-Dutch War

A French lithograph of the invasion
Date19–21 July 1674
Location
Result French victory
Belligerents
 France  Dutch Republic
Commanders and leaders
Thomas-Claude Renart
Antoine André
Michiel de Ruyter
Strength
1 frigate
1 merchant ship
160 men
18 ships of the line
36 smaller ships
7,400 men
Casualties and losses
6 killed
10 wounded
461[1]–1,300 killed or wounded[2]

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.

  1. ^ Pritchard 2004, p. 281.
  2. ^ "Note de bataille – Le Parrhésiaste". Le Parrhèsiaste – Actualités France, Monde, Politique, Culture, Arts, Opinion, Economie, Société (in French). Retrieved 20 September 2021.

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