Battle of Signal Hill

1762 • Neufundland Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Final battle in North America; British drive French out of Newfoundland.

Quick Facts

Outcome:British victory.

Kingdom of Great Britain

Commander: William Amherst
Strength: ca. 1.900
Casualties: ca. 30

Kingdom of France

Commander: d’Haussonville
Strength: ca. 1.500
Casualties: ca. 1.500 (Gefangen)

Strategic Context

Last French attempt to regain territory in Canada.

Conflict / War

Seven Years' War

Overwhelming Prussian victory.

Historical Locations

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