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Seven Years War (1756-1763). Battle of Menorca
Seven Years War (1756-1763). Battle of Menorca, May 20th 1756. French fleet, leaded by Rolland-Michel Barrin, count of La Galissoni貥, defeats British fleet leaded by Admiral John Bynd that is compelled to go to Gibraltar. Etching. FRANCE. Paris. National Library
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Admiral Compelled Count Defeats Etching Gibraltar Leaded Menorca Michel Rolland Fleet
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This etching depicts the pivotal Battle of Menorca during the Seven Years War, which took place on May 20, 1756. The French fleet, under the command of the Count of La Galissonière, Rolland-Michel Barrin, is shown triumphantly defeating the British fleet led by Admiral John Bynd. The battle took place in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Menorca, a British possession at the time. The Count of La Galissonière, a skilled naval commander, had been determined to take control of the strategic Mediterranean island of Menorca from the British. He assembled a formidable French fleet and set sail from Toulon, France, with the intention of engaging the British forces in the region. The British fleet, under the command of Admiral Bynd, was caught off guard by the French attack. Despite being outnumbered, the British put up a valiant fight, but ultimately, they were unable to withstand the superior firepower and tactics of the French. The British fleet was compelled to retreat and seek refuge in Gibraltar. The victory at the Battle of Menorca was a significant turning point in the Seven Years War, giving the French control of the Mediterranean Sea and paving the way for their eventual victory in the conflict. The etching captures the excitement and drama of the battle, with the French fleet dominating the foreground and the British fleet retreating in the distance. The intricate details of the ships and the dynamic composition make this a captivating and historically important work of art.
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