Battle Of Ushant (1781)
The Second Battle of Ushant was a naval battle fought between French and British squadrons near Ushant on 12 December 1781, during the American War of Independence.
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“The battle of the North Atlantic is a grim business, and it isn’t going to be won by charm and personality.”
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