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Expedition to the Cape
- When
- 1805–1806
- Where
- Cape of Good Hope
Baird commanded the expedition against the Cape of Good Hope, capturing Cape Town and forcing Janssens to surrender.
Baird, a lieutenant-general, commanded the expedition against the Cape of Good Hope in 1805–1806. The operation achieved complete success, resulting in the capture of Cape Town and the surrender of the Dutch general Janssens.
Sources
- Sir David Baird, 1st Baronet Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-24
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