Documents: The Taking of Geeriah Fort and Town 1756 Amphibious Operations in Indian Waters

Abstract

This is a transcript of a manuscript in the Indian papers of Christopher Henrik Braad (1728-81). McGonen (or McGovern or McGowan), its signatory, was an observer on board HMS Kent and on shore with troops. Well informed on points of military detail, he seems to be a soldier. In the account of the attack on Angria’s pirate stronghold Robert Clive commands the land forces.

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Filed under: Seven Years’ War | Indian Ocean | East India Company
Subjects include: Battles & Tactics | Navies