1798 ⟶ French Troops Land in Ireland
August 22: French troops under General Humbert land at Killa...
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1796
1798
🚢 French Fleet Departs Brest for Irish Invasion
December 15–17: Departure from Brest of a fleet carrying a French army commanded by Hoche to invade Ireland.⟶
French RevolutionMilitary CampaignIrelandInvasionHocheFleetBrestNaval OperationsFranco-Irish relations
🇫🇷 French Troops Land in Ireland
August 22: French troops under General Humbert land at Killala, in northwest Ireland.⟶
French RevolutionIrelandInvasionUnited IrishmenHumbertKillalaMilitary CampaignRebellionNapoleonic Wars (Prelude)
🚢 French Fleet Sails for Ireland After Rebellion Defeat
August 6: A French fleet and expeditionary force sails for Ireland to aid the Irish rebels, though the rebellion is already defeated.⟶
French RevolutionIrelandRebellionMilitary InterventionNaval OperationsFailed ExpeditionFranco-Irish Relations1798
⚔️ Humbert's Victory at Castlebar and Proclamation of Irish Republic
August 27: General Humbert defeats a British force at the Battle of Castlebar, and declares an Irish republic.⟶
Irish RebellionBattle of CastlebarFrench Revolutionary WarsHumbertRepublicIrelandGreat BritainMilitary CampaignInvasion
🛡️ Humbert's Forces Surrender at Ballinamuck
September 9: The forces of General Humbert are surrounded by the British army at the Battle of Ballinamuck and forced to surrender.⟶
French RevolutionIrelandUnited KingdomInvasionRebellionMilitary DefeatBattleHumbertBallinamuckSurrender
🚢 French Expedition Sails for Ireland
September 16: A new French expeditionary force sails from Brest to Ireland.⟶
French RevolutionIrelandMilitary ExpeditionBrestUnited IrishmenWarfareNaval18th CenturyRebellion