Invasion of the Spice Islands (1810 AD)

Invasion of the Spice Islands (United Kingdom & 22px East India Company vs France) took place in 1810 AD during Napoleonic Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1810 AD
• Date: 1810-08-31
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Napoleonic Wars
• Side A: United Kingdom, 22px East India Company
• Side B: France
• Commanders (A): Christopher Cole, Edward Tucker
• Commanders (B): Herman Willem Daendels, R. Coop à Groen
• Casualties: approx. LightAll islands, fortifications and military stores captured
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: -3.150°, 129.383°

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