Defeat at St Cast


The sinking of troop-carrying British boats is shown in this French print dedicated to the commander, Richelieu, Duc d’Aiguillon. The fighting was mainly between the grenadiers of the two opposing armies. The mounted light Troops were, for the most part, safely embarked.


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