An old engraving of the French Army leaving Torbay, Devon, UK in 1690 just after having attacked nearby Teignmouth. It is from a Victorian history book of During the Nine Years’ War a French fleet used Torbay to launch the devastating attack on Teignmouth. After the attack, as the French fleet weighed anchor and sailed past Berry Head. The Nine Years’ War was a European great power conflict from 1688 to 1697 between France and the Grand Alliance (consisting of England, the Dutch Republic, several German states).
An old engraving of the French Army leaving Torbay, Devon, UK in 1690 just after having attacked nearby Teignmouth. It is from a Victorian history book of During the Nine Years’ War a French fleet used Torbay to launch the devastating attack on Teignmouth. After the attack, as the French fleet weighed anchor and sailed past Berry Head. The Nine Years’ War was a European great power conflict from 1688 to 1697 between France and the Grand Alliance (consisting of England, the Dutch Republic, several German states). Although largely concentrated in Europe, fighting spread to colonial possessions in the Americas, India, and West Africa. Related conflicts include the Williamite war in Ireland, and King William's War in North America.
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Location: Torbay, Devon, UK
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