Invasion of Martinique (1674) 1674
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 19 July 1674 – 21 July 1674 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1674 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | France | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Franco-Dutch War | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 14.5999, -61.0664 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
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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