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    On the 13th of March 1811, the Battle of Lissa took place between French, Italian, and British forces off the island of Lissa in the Adriatic Sea. The French sought to capture the island from the British, and, thereby, gain supremacy of, the Adriatic. This was important to safeguard French supply to its army along the eastern shore. Though outgunned, the British, under the command of Captain William Hoste, defeated the French, under the command of Commodore Bernard Dubourdieu. Both sides suffered significant loss, including the death of Dubourdieu. The British victory crippled French expansion in the Balkans region.

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    For more information on today's event:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Lissa_(1811)
    http://ageofsail.wordpress.com/2009/...ttle-of-lissa/
    Last edited by 7eat51; 03-13-2013 at 17:54.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 7eat51 View Post
    . Both sides suffered significant loss, including the death of Dubourdieu. The British victory crippled French expansion in the Baltic region.
    Wow a defeat in one sea gives dominance in another...the glory of the British Empire! Sorry, know it was meant to be the Adriatic but couldn't resist :D

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    Quote Originally Posted by Berthier View Post
    Wow a defeat in one sea gives dominance in another...the glory of the British Empire! Sorry, know it was meant to be the Adriatic but couldn't resist :D
    I think it was supposed to be "Balkans", as Lissa is just off the coast of Croatia.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Berthier View Post
    Wow a defeat in one sea gives dominance in another...the glory of the British Empire! Sorry, know it was meant to be the Adriatic but couldn't resist :D
    I bet you couldn't. :D

    Quote Originally Posted by csadn View Post
    I think it was supposed to be "Balkans", as Lissa is just off the coast of Croatia.
    You are correct, Sir. I should start writing these during the day and not right before bed.

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