Battle at Port-la-Joye (1746 AD)

Battle at Port-la-Joye (Mi'kmaq militia vs British America) took place in 1746 AD during King George's War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1746 AD
• Date: 1746-07-11
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: King George's War
• Side A: Mi'kmaq militia
• Side B: British America
• Commanders (A): Jean-Baptiste Nicolas Roch de Ramezay (overall French commander), Nicolas Antoine II Coulon de Villiers (French commander), Charles Deschamps de Boishébert et de Raffetot, Joseph-Michel Legardeur de Croisille et de Montesson
• Commanders (B): Captain John Rous, Captain Hugh Scott
• Casualties: approx. 2 killed 2 wounded34 killed 7 captured
• Outcome: French, Mi'kmaq victory
• Coordinates: 46.184°, -62.534°

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