Battle of Chandannagar (1757)

Battle of Chandannagar (Great Britain & East India Company vs French Indies Company) took place in 1757 during Seven Years' War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1757
• Date: 23 March 1757
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Seven Years' War
• Side A: Great Britain, East India Company
• Side B: French Indies Company
• Commanders (A): Robert Clive, Charles Watson
• Commanders (B): Unknown
• Casualties: 37+ killed 74+ wounded (Great Britain & East India Company), 1 fort captured 40+ killed 70 wounded (French Indies Company)
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 22.856°, 88.380°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Chandannagar · Wikidata entry