Battle of Jersey
1781 battle of the American Revolutionary War / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Battle of Jersey took place on 6 January 1781 when French forces during the Anglo-French War (1778–1783) and the American Revolutionary War unsuccessfully invaded the British-ruled island of Jersey to remove the threat it posed to French and American shipping. Jersey provided a base for British privateers.
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Battle of Jersey | |||||||
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Part of the Anglo-French War (1778–1783) and American War of Independence | |||||||
The Death of Major Peirson, 6 January 1781, John Singleton Copley | |||||||
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Great Britain | France | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Francis Peirson † | Philippe Rullecourt † | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
2,000 | 1,400 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
71 killed and wounded[1] |
158 killed and wounded 600 captured[2] |
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The French expedition was defeated, losing nearly half its force, including its commander, Baron Philippe de Rullecourt, who died of wounds sustained in the fighting. The battle is often remembered for the death of the British commander, Major Peirson, and a painting based on his final moments by John Singleton Copley.