Invasion of the Spice Islands (1810)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 1810
• Date: 15 February 1810
• 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: Light (United Kingdom & 22px East India Company), All islands, fortifications and military stores captured (France)
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: -3.150°, 129.383°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Invasion of the Spice Islands · Wikidata entry