Invasion of Martinique (1762)

For other British expeditions against Martinique, see Battle of Martinique.
Invasion of Martinique
Part of the Seven Years' War

The Capture of Martinique, 11 February 1762
Dominic Serres, 1766
Date5 January – 12 February 1762
Location
Martinique, French West Indies
14°40′N 61°00′W / 14.66°N 61°W / 14.66; -61
Result British victory
Belligerents

 Great Britain

 France
Commanders and leaders
Robert Monckton
George Rodney		 François V de Beauharnais 
Strength
8,000 regulars and militia 1,200 regulars
7,000 militia
4,000 hired privateers

The invasion of Martinique was the capture of the French colony of Martinique in the West Indies by British forces between January and February 1762 during the Seven Years' War.

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