Invasion of Tobago (1781 AD)

Invasion of Tobago (Great Britain vs France) took place in 1781 AD during Anglo-French War of 1778–1783.

Battle facts

Year: 1781 AD
Date: 1781-06-02
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Anglo-French War of 1778–1783
Side A: Great Britain
Side B: France
Commanders (A): George Brydges Rodney, George Ferguson, Anthony St Leger, Francis Samuel Drake
Commanders (B): Comte de Grasse, Marquis de Bouillé, Philibert François Rouxel de Blanchelande, Albert de Rions
Casualties: approx. 800 Unknown troops lost to heat or captured, the rest surrendered 1 ship of the line lost46 killed 105 wounded
Outcome: French victory
Coordinates: 11.192°, -60.733°