Battle of Antrim (1798 AD)

Battle of Antrim (United Irishmen & Defenders vs British Army & Loyalists) took place in 1798 AD during Irish Rebellion of 1798.

Battle facts

• Year: 1798 AD
• Date: 1798-06-07
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Irish Rebellion of 1798
• Side A: United Irishmen, Defenders
• Side B: British Army, Loyalists
• Commanders (A): Henry McCracken, James Hope, John Storie, John Orr
• Commanders (B): Major Daniel Seddon, William Lumley, Col Durham, Col Cleavering, John O'Neill
• Casualties: approx. ~400 killed~150 killed and wounded
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 54.722°, -6.231°

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