British investment and capture of Calvi
- When
- 1794, ending by 10 August 1794
- Where
- Fortress of Calvi, Corsica
- Part of
- Siege of Calvi
After taking San Fiorenzo and besieging Bastia, Stuart's force besieged Calvi, the last French-held fortress, capturing it before malaria and dysentery forced an urgent end.
The British force under General Charles Stuart turned to the fortress of Calvi, the only remaining French-held fortress in Corsica. Commanders feared delaying an assault into the unhealthy season when malaria was rife. British battle casualties were 30 killed and 58 wounded, but disease reduced the force so severely that just 400 men were fit for duty at the surrender, making an end to the siege urgent.
Sources
- Siege of Calvi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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