Planned French invasion of Britain (1759)

French invasion of Great Britain
Part of Seven Years' War and the Jacobite risings

Battle of Quiberon Bay which ended the invasion plans
Date1759
Location
Normandy, the Flemish coastline, Southern England, Scotland, Ireland and the English Channel
Result

British victory:

  • Planned French invasion called off.
Belligerents
 Great Britain  France
Commanders and leaders
John Ligonier
Edward Hawke		 Duc d'Aiguillon
Charles de Soubise
Comte de Conflans
Strength
10,000 regular troops, 30,000+ militia 100,000 soldiers

France planned to invade Great Britain in 1759 during the Seven Years' War. 100,000 French soldiers were to land in Britain to end British involvement in the war. Due to various factors, including naval defeats at the Battle of Lagos and the Battle of Quiberon Bay, the invasion was never launched. This was one of several failed French attempts during the 18th century to invade Britain.

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