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Siege of Brimstone Hill (Invasion of St. Kitts) (jan 19, 1782 – feb 13, 1782)

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The French invasion of Saint Kitts also known as the siege of Brimstone Hill, from 19 January–13 February 1782, was a part of the American Revolutionary War. After landing on Saint Kitts, the French troops of the Marquis de Bouillé stormed and besieged the fortress of Brimstone Hill. After a month of battle, the heavily outnumbered and cut-off British garrison surrendered.

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jan 19, 1782
feb 13, 1782
~ 25 days