Siege of Brimstone Hill
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Siege of Brimstone Hill
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The French invasion of Saint Kitts also known as the siege of Brimstone Hill, from 19 January–13 February 1782, was a part of the American Revolutionary War. After landing on Saint Kitts, the French troops of the Marquis de Bouillé stormed and besieged the fortress of Brimstone Hill. After a month of battle, the heavily outnumbered and cut-off British garrison surrendered. The Comte de Grasse, who delivered de Bouillé's troops and supported the siege, was outmanoeuvred and deprived of his anchor
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Brimstone_Hill
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2023-02-09T14:31:48Z
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