Invasion of Dominica (1761)

The Invasion of Dominica was a British military expedition to capture the Caribbean island of Dominica in June 1761, as part of the Seven Years' War.

For other expeditions against Dominica, see Battle of Dominica.
Invasion of Dominica
Part of the Seven Years' War

A view of the British attack on Roseau, 6 June 1761, as drawn by Archibald Campbell, (Royal Engineers).
DateJune 1761
Location
Roseau, Dominica
15.3°N 61.3831°W / 15.3; -61.3831
Result British victory
Belligerents
 Great Britain  France
Commanders and leaders
Lord Rollo
Sir James Douglas		 Louis Robert de la Touche de Longpré (POW)
Strength
4 ships of the line
2 frigates		 unknown
Casualties and losses
8 killed or wounded unknown
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