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Battle of Quiberon Bay
1759 • Bretagne Seeschlacht
Historical Overview
The "Trafalgar of the 18th century"; the British fleet prevented an invasion of England.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Crushing British victory; destruction of the French Atlantic fleet and end of French invasion plans.
Royal Navy
- Commander: Edward Hawke
- Strength: 23 Linienschiffe
- Casualties: Minimal
French Navy
- Commander: Conflans
- Strength: 21 Linienschiffe
- Casualties: 6 Schiffe verloren
Strategic Context
British blockade of the French coast to thwart a planned French invasion of the British Isles.
Conflict / War
Seven Years' War
Overwhelming Prussian victory.
Historical Locations
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