Event French conquest of Corsica

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Was a military expedition by the Kingdom of France under Comte de Vaux, against Corsican forces under Pasquale Paoli of the Corsican Republic that led to the annexion of the island by France.

Chronology

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  • November 1768: Battle of Borgo.
  • May 1769: Battle of Ponte Novu.
  • August 1768: Landing of French troops at Saint-Florent.
  • October 1768: Battle of Borgo.
  • October 1768: In 1768, French military forces, led by General Marbeuf, swiftly occupied Cap Corse as part of their conquest of the island of Corsica. This strategic move was a key step in France's campaign to assert control over the region.