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The Anglo-French War, also known as the War of 1778 [1] or the Bourbon War in Britain, was a military conflict fought between France and Great Britain, sometimes with their respective allies, between 1778 and 1783.
The commanders of the two squadrons of the British fleet were already personally and politically at odds with each other, and failed to make a concerted attack on the French. [4] The battle, which was the first major naval engagement in the Anglo-French War of 1778, ended indecisively with no ships lost on either side and led to recriminations ...
This category contains historical naval battles fought as part of the Anglo-French War (1778–1783). Please see the category guidelines for more information. Pages in category "Naval battles of the Anglo-French War (1778–1783)"
This category contains historical battles fought as part of the Anglo-French War (1778–1783). Please see the category guidelines for more information. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Battles of the Anglo-French War (1778–83) .
The action of 17 June 1778 also known as the Fight of Belle Poule and Arethusa was a minor naval action that took place off the coast of France between British and French frigates. The action was widely celebrated by both France and Great Britain and was the first between the two naval forces during the American Revolutionary War before a ...
Anglo-French War (1294–1303) – known as the Gascon War in English and the Guyenne War in French; Anglo-French War (1324) – known as the War of Saint-Sardos; Anglo-French War (1337–1453) – the Hundred Years' War and its peripheral conflicts, often broken up into: Edwardian War (1337–1360) Caroline War (1369–1389) Lancastrian War ...
On 1 May 1779, during the Anglo-French War (1778–1783) a French force under the command of the French born Prince of Nassau-Siegen attempted a landing at St Ouen's Bay. Early that morning lookouts sighted five large vessels and a great number of boats some three leagues off the coast, proceeding towards the coast to effect a landing.
Pages in category "Anglo-French War (1778–1783)" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...