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Battle of Cuddalore
The Battle of Cuddalore was an indecisive battle between a British fleet under Admiral Sir Edward Hughes and a slightly smaller French fleet under the Bailli de Suffren off the coast of India near Cuddalore during the American War of Independence. The battle took place on 20 June 1783, after peace had been signed in Europe but before the news had reached India.
On the death of Hyder Ali, the British decided to retake Cuddalore. The French fleet under Suffren appears off the port on June 13th. A week of fickle winds prevent either side from engaging, but on June 20th Suffren attacks. The fighting is general and, though no ships are seriously damaged, casualties are high with both sides losing about 100 men dead and 400 wounded. Suffren successfully prevents the loss of Cuddalore.
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