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Chevalier Laspalette
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The '''Battle of Baie Blanche''' took place on April 21, 1759. It was part of the [[Louvian Revolutionary War]].
The '''Battle of Baie Blanche''' took place on April 21, 1759. It was part of the [[Louvian Revolutionary War]]. It was a raid led by Louvian general Marquis Montfaucon and his native allies. The raid failed, although the fort burned to a large extent. The Marquis was killed in the assault and led to the retreat of the Louvians.


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Battle of Baie Blanche
Part of the Louvian Revolutionary War
Fort Richelieu 1695.jpg
DateApril 21 1759
Location
Result Lysian victory
Belligerents
Lysian Louvier.png Lysian Louvier

 Lysia

Commanders and leaders

Marquis Montfaucon

Chevalier Laspalette
Jean-Pierre Mozier
Strength
2,000 Louvian army, colonial militia, and Indians 1,500 Lysian army
Casualties and losses
80-150 dead or wounded 30

The Battle of Baie Blanche took place on April 21, 1759. It was part of the Louvian Revolutionary War. It was a raid led by Louvian general Marquis Montfaucon and his native allies. The raid failed, although the fort burned to a large extent. The Marquis was killed in the assault and led to the retreat of the Louvians.