Planned French invasion of Britain (1759)
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A French invasion of Great Britain was planned to take place in 1759 during the Seven Years' War, but due to various factors (including naval defeats at the Battle of Lagos and the Battle of Quiberon Bay) was never launched. The French planned to land 100,000 French soldiers in Britain to end British involvement in the war. The invasion was one of several failed French attempts during the 18th century to invade Britain.[1]
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French invasion of Great Britain | |||||||
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Part of Seven Years' War and the Jacobite risings | |||||||
Battle of Quiberon Bay which ended the invasion plans | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Great Britain | France | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
John Ligonier Edward Hawke |
Duc d'Aiguillon Charles de Soubise Comte de Conflans | ||||||
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10,000 regular troops, 30,000+ militia | 100,000 soldiers |
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