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As the British lost many ships, they decided to conquer Ile de France, to carry out trade safely in
the Indian Ocean.They, therefore, planned their attack against the French.
the british in rodrigues
Atrst,theBritishtroopslandedinRodrigues.Therewerenoforticationsandsoldiersto
prevent them from landing on the island. There were in Rodrigues at that time a few French
settlers and about 70-80 slaves.The British easily captured Rodrigues.
In Rodrigues, the British built a fort and named it Fort Duncan.
The island was used as a base to prevent the corsairs from attacking British ships.
Next, the British attacked and captured Réunion island. Ile de France alone remained uncaptured.
the battle of grand port
In 1810, the British attacked the French at Grand Port. First, they captured Ile de la Passe, an islet
at the narrow entrance of the harbour.The French had built a fort on it to protect the port.
Once the British warships were
inside the bay, the French attacked
them. The British and the French
fought a violent battle. During the
battle, the British warships were
caught in shallow and sandy areas.
They found it difcult to move in
the bay.
Finally, the French won the battle
of Grand Port.
3.2 the battle of grand port
pic.30 French attacking British ships