Invasion of Martinique (1762)

British expedition against Martinique
Part of the Seven Years' War

The Capture of Martinique, 11 February 1762 by Dominic Serres
Date5 January – 12 February 1762
Location14°40′N 61°00′W / 14.66°N 61°W / 14.66; -61
Result British victory
Belligerents

 Great Britain

 France
Commanders and leaders
Robert Monckton
George Rodney
Francis V de Beauharnais
Strength
8,000 regulars and militia 1,200 regulars
7,000 militia
4,000 hired privateers

The British expedition against Martinique was a military action that took place in January and February 1762. It was part of the Seven Years' War.


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