Capture of Belle Île

The Capture of Belle Île was a British amphibious expedition to capture the French island of Belle Île off the Brittany coast in 1761, during the Seven Years' War. After an initial British attack was repulsed, a second attempt under General Studholme Hodgson forced a beachhead. A second landing was made, and after a six-week siege the island's main citadel at Le Palais was stormed, consolidating British control of the island. A French relief effort from the nearby mainland was unable to succeed because of British control of the sea. The British occupied the island for two years before returning it in 1763 following the Treaty of Paris.

Capture of Belle Île
Part of Seven Years' War

An exact presentation of the capture by the British fleet
Date7 April – 8 June 1761
Location47.3321°N 3.1668°W / 47.3321; -3.1668
Result

British victory

Belligerents
 Great Britain  France
Commanders and leaders
Studholme Hodgson
Augustus Keppel
Gaetan Xavier
Strength
9,000 3,000
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown
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