Allemand's escape from Lorient
Allemand's escape from Lorient was an episode of the naval operations of the French Navy in 1812. A number of French, warships trapped in Lorient by the British blockade, managed to take to the sea under Zacharie Allemand and sail to Brest. British squadrons sailed in pursuit, but were unable to force the French fleet into action.
| Allemand's escape from Lorient | |||||||
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| Part of the French Revolutionary Wars | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| France | Great Britain | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Admiral Zacharie Allemand | Admiral John Gore | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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4 ships of the line 4 frigates 2 corvettes | 4 squadrons | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
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