Episode 3 of 3
British Recapture of Saint Lucia, 1796
- When
- 1796
- Where
- Saint Lucia, eastern Caribbean island
- Part of
- Recapture of St. Lucia
A British expeditionary force landed in 1796 and retook Saint Lucia from the French, burning Castries in the Second Brigand War.
The French recovery of Saint Lucia lasted only until 1796, when a British expeditionary force landed on the island and recaptured it from the French. During this operation Castries was burned. The recapture became known as the Second Brigand War, restoring British control after the French interlude of 1795.
Sources
- Saint Lucia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24
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