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Foreign News
July 20, 1793
National Gazette
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
The English military enterprise against Martinique was abandoned after a failed assault on St. Pierre, resulting in approximately 400 English casualties and damage to the Admiral's ship.
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Full Text
The enterprize of the English upon Martinique, from various accounts, it now incontestibly appears, is abandoned, with some loss on their side. The following particulars of the attack are the most authentic. A descent was effected and the town of St. Pierre was attempted by the English on one side and a small party of aristocrats on the other at the same time. The assailants were repulsed in both quarters and the English experienced a loss of about 400 men; the Admiral's ship also suffered some injury.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
Naval Affairs
Colonial Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Martinique Attack
English Descent
St Pierre Assault
Repulse
English Casualties
Where did it happen?
Martinique
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Martinique
Outcome
english loss of about 400 men; admiral's ship suffered some injury; enterprise abandoned
Event Details
A descent was effected and the town of St. Pierre was attempted by the English on one side and a small party of aristocrats on the other at the same time. The assailants were repulsed in both quarters.