History Of The Day - Battle of Dogger Bank (1781)

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The Battle of the Dogger Bank was a naval battle that took place in the North Sea during the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War, which broke out over Dutch trade with Britain's enemies during the American Revolution. The battle is therefore considered to be a part of the American War of Independence. It took place when the British spotted and began to chase a Dutch merchant fleet being escorted by a convoy of warships. Casualties on both sides of the battle were high. Who won? Discuss



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