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The British capture Belle Ile from the French...



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June 20, 1761

THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, June 20, 1761  

* Capture of Belle Île - Brittany, France
* British amphibious expedition victory
* Seven Years' War - Studhome Hodgson


Most of page 2 and part of page 3 are taken up with great coverage of the Capture of Belle Ile during the Seven Years' War.
This event was a British expedition to capture the French island of Belle Île off the Brittany coast in 1761. After an initial British attack was repulsed, a second attempt was more successful & a landing was made. After a six-week siege, the island's main citadel at Le Palais was stormed, consolidating British control of the island.
Included in the report are the articles of capitulation.
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 14 3/4 inches, red tax stamp on the front page, very nice condition.

Category: The 1600's and 1700's