jan 6, 1781 - Battle of Jersey
Description:
The Battle of Jersey was important because the French played a key part in this battle when they invaded Jersey, a British base. They lost the battle and almost 100 soldiers died. The leader for the British, Francis Peirson, died during that battle. There is a famous oil painting called "The Death of Major Peirson".Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 6, 1781
Now
~ 245 years ago