Planned French invasion of Britain (1759)

For other campaigns, see Invasion of England.
French invasion of Great Britain
Part of Seven Years' War and the Jacobite risings

The Battle of Quiberon Bay, which ended the planned invasion
Date1759
Location
Normandy, the Flemish coastline, Southern England, Scotland, Ireland and the English Channel
Result

British victory

  • Planned French invasion called off
Belligerents
Great Britain France
Commanders and leaders
John Ligionier
Sir Edward Hawke		 Duke of Aiguillon
Charles, Prince of Soubise
Hubert de Brienne
Strength
10,000 regular troops, 30,000+ militia 100,000 soldiers

In 1759, France planned to invade Great Britain during the Seven Years' War. 100,000 French soldiers were to land in Britain to end British involvement in the war. Due to various factors, including naval defeats at the Battle of Lagos and the Battle of Quiberon Bay, the invasion was never launched. This was one of several failed French attempts during the 18th century to invade Britain.

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