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Parliamentary Inquiry
- When
- 1781
- Where
- Britain
- Part of
- Second Battle of Ushant
British Parliament questions the decision to send a small force, forcing an official inquiry into the Royal Navy.
News of the battle reached Britain, where the Opposition in Parliament questioned the decision to send such a small force against the convoy. This challenge forced an official inquiry into the administration of the Royal Navy.
Sources
- Battle of Ushant (1781) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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