Action of 12 December 1782 (1782 AD)

Action of 12 December 1782 (Great Britain vs France & United States) took place in 1782 AD during American Revolutionary War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1782 AD
• Date: 1782-12-12
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: American Revolutionary War
• Side A: Great Britain
• Side B: France, United States
• Commanders (A): James Luttrell
• Commanders (B): Nicolas Baudin
• Casualties: approx. 7 killed or wounded9 killed 16 wounded 340 captured 1 ship of the line captured 1 privateer captured
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 43.471°, -8.252°

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