Battle of Martinique (1780) 1780
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Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 17 April 1780 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1780 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Nearest landmass | At sea (nearest continent: North America) | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | American Revolutionary War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | France, Kingdom of Great Britain | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 15.0000, -61.7500 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Martinique, also known as the Battle of Dominica, took place on 17 April 1780 during the American Revolutionary War in the West Indies between the Royal Navy and the French Navy.
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