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Foreign News
June 22, 1739
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
French forces prepare to subdue Corsica by force under Marquis de Maillebois, but Corsicans, resisting return to Genoese rule, repel a French attack in Balagna province with 6000 peasants defeating 2000 troops.
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The French, by their great Preparations, seem resolved to reduce Corsica by Force. The Marquis de Maillebois, who is to go with a third Convoy of Troops, is to have the Honour of rivetting their Chains. But the Corsicans who are strengthening themselves, determin'd to sacrifice all, rather than return under the Dominion of their old Masters the Genoese. These People (says Misson) make good Soldiers, and have a Rage in their Valour, which may be used to good Purpose.
They have now taken Occasion to display their Courage against the Fighters for Slavery; for by the freshest Advices, we learn, that a regular Body of 2000 French having attacked an important Post in the Province of Balagna, were set upon by 6000 Peasants, and after a very obstinate Engagement put to flight.
They have now taken Occasion to display their Courage against the Fighters for Slavery; for by the freshest Advices, we learn, that a regular Body of 2000 French having attacked an important Post in the Province of Balagna, were set upon by 6000 Peasants, and after a very obstinate Engagement put to flight.
What sub-type of article is it?
Rebellion Or Revolt
Military Campaign
What keywords are associated?
Corsica Rebellion
French Invasion
Balagna Battle
Marquis De Maillebois
Genoese Dominion
What entities or persons were involved?
Marquis De Maillebois
Misson
Where did it happen?
Corsica
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Corsica
Key Persons
Marquis De Maillebois
Misson
Outcome
2000 french troops put to flight by 6000 corsican peasants after obstinate engagement
Event Details
French preparations to reduce Corsica by force with Marquis de Maillebois leading third convoy of troops. Corsicans strengthen defenses, determined to resist Genoese dominion. 2000 French attack post in Balagna province, repelled by 6000 peasants.