French possessions in the Carribean were thought to be poorly defended and late in 1758, a decision was made to attempt to capture the French-held islands and a force of nearly 5,000 men under Major-General Peregrine Hopson was assembled for this purpose.
French possessions in the Carribean were thought to be poorly defended and late in 1758, a decision was made to attempt to capture the French-held islands. A force of 5,000 men under Major-General Peregrine Hopson was assembled in England for this purpose.