Battle of La Hogue
- When
- 1692
- Where
- France
- Episodes
- 1
In May and June 1692, the Anglo-Dutch fleet defeated the French invasion force near Normandy. Admiral de Tourville's fleet was pursued into harbours, resulting in the destruction of fifteen ships and the end of the immediate threat to England.
Episodes
Background and detail
Naval Engagement. Tourville attacked the Anglo-Dutch ships, inflicting casualties but ultimately disengaging after many vessels on both sides were damaged. The Anglo-Dutch fleet then pursued the outnumbered French ships into the harbours of Cherbourg and Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue.
Outcome and Aftermath. The pursuit resulted in the destruction of fifteen French ships, with several beached at Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue. This victory ended the threat to England, leading France to abandon the pursuit of naval superiority in favor of a continental strategy and war against trade.
People involved
- Admiral de Tourville · French Fleet Commander
- Bernardin Gigault de Bellefonds · Invasion Force Commander
Sources
- Battles of Barfleur and La Hougue Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
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