Battle of Minorca
The Battle of Minorca was a naval engagement between British and French squadrons, which took place off the Mediterranean island of Minorca on May 20, 1756. Its unsatisfactory result would lead to the later (controversial) court-martial and execution of the British commander, Admiral John Byng, for "failure to do his utmost" to relieve the siege of the British garrison there. The battle marked the opening of the Seven Years' War in the European theatre.
Related Topics:
British - French - Mediterranean - Minorca - May 20 - 1756 - Court-martial - Execution - Admiral - John Byng - Seven Years' War
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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Background |
| ► | Prelude |
| ► | The battle |
| ► | Aftermath |
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