Battle of Wandiwash

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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At the Battle of Wandiwash, in Tamil Nadu in India, Eyre Coote's British army defeats a French force under the Count de Lally. This proved to be a decisive battle of the Seven Years' War, leading the British towards ultimate victory.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Battle of Wandiwash". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 30 December 2011 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=17752, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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