Siege of Fort Nashwaak (1696 AD)

Siege of Fort Nashwaak (Mi'kmaq & Acadians vs 23px|alt="The Pine Tree flag of New England" New England) took place in 1696 AD during King William's War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1696 AD
• Date: 1696-01-01
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: King William's War
• Side A: Mi'kmaq, Acadians
• Side B: 23px|alt="The Pine Tree flag of New England" New England
• Commanders (A): Governor Villebon, Pierre Maisonnat dit Baptiste, Simon-Gérard de La Place, Rene Damours, Mathieu Damours
• Commanders (B): Benjamin Church, John Hathorne
• Casualties: approx. One killed and two woundedConflicting reports: British: 8 killed and 17 wounded; French report 20–25 killed many more wounded
• Outcome: French and Indian victory
• Coordinates: 45.964°, -66.643°

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