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The Naval Descents were a military strategy developed by Great Britain during the Seven Years War, largely between 1757 and 1758 - but with subsequent descents taking place later. They were essentialy amphibious raids on French coastal ports, designed to destroy ships, munitions and fortifications - as well as distract France from their military offensives against Prussia and Hanover. They were closely associated with William Pitt, Secretary of State from 1757 to 1761.