Expédition d'Irlande (1796 AD)

Expédition d'Irlande (Ireland vs United Irishmen) took place in 1796 AD during War of the First Coalition.

Battle facts

Year: 1796 AD
Date: 1796-12-01
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: War of the First Coalition
Side A: Ireland
Side B: United Irishmen
Commanders (A): Robert Kingsmill, Sir Edward Pellew
Commanders (B): Lazare Hoche, Morard de Galles
Casualties: approx. Light, if any2,230 killed or drowned, 1,000 captured, 12 warships captured or wrecked
Outcome: British victory French fleet partially destroyed by a storm Expedition failure
Coordinates: 51.600°, -9.800°