When did the French expedition to Sardinia begin?
The French expedition to Sardinia began in December 1792 when the fleet arrived off Cagliari. The operation targeted the island of Sardinia during the War of the First Coalition.
Questions about French expedition to Sardinia
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who commanded the French Mediterranean fleet during the 1793 expedition to Sardinia?
Contre-amiral Laurent Truguet commanded the Mediterranean fleet for the French expedition to Sardinia. He struggled to raise sufficient troops due to severe social upheaval within France.
What happened on the 25th of January 1793 during the French attack on Cagliari?
Heavy shore batteries using heated shot inflicted significant damage on French ships on the 25th of January 1793. The town remained largely unscathed despite the firepower from the French fleet.
How many French soldiers died during the failed assault on Quartu Sant'Elena?
French forces left 300 dead and 100 prisoners in Sardinian hands after retreating from Quartu Sant'Elena. This occurred by the 15th of February 1793 following attacks against improvised barricades firing grapeshot.
When did the Spanish fleet arrive to end the French occupation of San Pietro and Sant'Antioco?
A Spanish fleet of 23 ships arrived from Cartagena on the 25th of May 1793 to end the French garrison. Admiral Juan de Lángara commanded this force which had gone to war with France in March 1793.