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Invasion of Guadeloupe
Part of War of the First Coalition
Date 11 April 1794 - 10 December 1794
Location
Guadeloupe
Result French victory
Belligerents
Great Britain France
Commanders and leaders
Charles Grey
John Jervis		 Victor Collot
Victor Hugues

The Invasion of Guadeloupe was a battle for the island of Guadeloupe in 1794. This happened during the French Revolutionary Wars (1789-1799). British forces tried to take control of the island from France.

The British talked with some French landowners on Guadeloupe. These landowners wanted British help. This was because France was about to make a law ending slavery. The British and these landowners signed an agreement called the Whitehall Accord on February 19, 1794. This happened while the British were also fighting for Martinique.

British Attack on Guadeloupe

British troops landed on Guadeloupe on April 11, 1794. General Charles Grey led these soldiers. Admiral Sir John Jervis commanded the British ships.

On April 24, French General Collot gave up his last strong point. This was at Basse-Terre. The island then came under British control. Some French people who supported the king also helped the British.

French Fight Back

On June 4, a French fleet arrived with new troops. These soldiers were led by Victor Hugues. They worked with local French people who supported the French Republic.

The British forces faced a big challenge. Many of their soldiers got sick with yellow fever and other tropical diseases. This made them weak. By December 10, 1794, the French had taken back full control of Guadeloupe.

Key People Involved

  • General Charles Grey: He led the British land forces.
  • Admiral Sir John Jervis: He commanded the British navy.
  • General Georges-Henri-Victor Collot: He was the French general who surrendered to the British.
  • Victor Hugues: He led the French forces that took back the island.
  • Major-General Thomas Dundas: He was supposed to be the governor of Guadeloupe for the British. Sadly, he died from yellow fever on June 3, 1794.

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