Seven Years War Timeline by Jerry Campbell

Siege of Masulipatnam - March to April 1759

2024-12-03 14:18:12 UTC

A British siege of the Masulipatnam, a French held town in India.
The British East India Company fought against the French East India Company.
The British were led by Francis Forde and the French were led by Comte de Conflans
The siege ended when the British stormed Masulipatnam on April 7, 1759

Siege of Culcatta - 1756

2024-12-03 14:19:20 UTC

The Siege of Culcatta was a battle between the Bengal Subah and the East India Company. Bengal Subah had a way better army consisting of 30000-50000 men but the East India Company had only 515-1000 men.

Siraj-ud-Daula and Mir jafar led the Bengal Subah. Roger Drake and John Zephaniah Holwell led the East India Company.
Siraj-ud-Daula aimed to seize Calcutta, which is the capital of the west bengal in india. They caught the company unprepared and ended up winning the war.

Caribs move into Caribbean 1200 CE

2024-12-03 14:26:00 UTC

While the Caribs were commonly believed to have migrated from the Orinoco River area in South America to settle in the Caribbean islands about 1200 CE, an ancient DNA analysis suggests that the Caribs had a common origin with contemporary groups in the Greater and Lesser Antilles.

Expansion of Africa (1758)

2024-12-03 14:26:27 UTC

West Africa was a key region in the Atlantic slave trade and gum trade, controlled by European powers. France dominated this area with trading posts.

But in 1758, a British expedition led by Admiral Augustus Keppel captured the French trading posts in Senegal, including:

Saint-Louis: The center of French trade in West Africa.
Gorée Island: A strategic outpost for shipping enslaved Africans

It ended by Britain disrupted France’s lucrative slave trade and gum trade. These commodities were vital for France's economy.

Treaty of versailles

2024-12-03 14:27:06 UTC

A diplomatic agreement between France and Austria. It was signed in 1756 at the palace of versailles in France. There were four treaties signed on this agreement.

The two countries offered mutual assistance if attacked by Great Britain or Prussia.The Franco-Austrian Alliance, which lasted in some form or another for the next 30 years, was established.

Within months of the agreement, France and Austria found themselves engaged in the Seven Years' War against the Anglo-Prussian Alliance, which was to last until 1763. Along with the Westminster Convention, the treaty formed part of the Diplomatic Revolution, which realigned the alliance systems of the major powers of Europe in the run-up to the wars.

Battle of Chandannagar - March 23 1757

2024-12-03 14:27:17 UTC

British attacked a French settlement called "Chandernagore"
Chandernagore was the administrative capital of the French East India Company
The British wanted to "eliminate" the Newab of Bengal, a ruler of three regions of India, and wanted to capture Chandannagar beforehand.
The battle only lasted one day and resulted in a British victory
37+ British were killed and 74+ British were wounded

War of the austrain succession

2024-12-03 14:28:58 UTC

The war was fought between 1740-1748 mainly in central europe. Prussia occupied Austrian province of Silesia in 1740, although Austria and Sardinia defeated Spanish attacks in Northern Italy. By early 1748, France held most of the Austrain Netherlands, but was close to bankruptcy due to the cost of the war and a crippling British naval blockade. The stalemate led to the Treaty of Aix la Chapelle which confirmed Maria Theresa in her titles but failed to resolve underlying tensions between the signatories, many of whom were unhappy with the terms. France achieved minimal gains for vast expenditure, while the Spanish gained the, Duchy of parma Piacenza and Guastalla.

Rise of British influence in Asia

2024-12-03 14:34:10 UTC

The British victory in India during the Seven Years' War, particularly the Battle of Plassey (1757), established British dominance in South Asia. This created a foundation for the British Empire’s increasing presence in Asia.

This contributed to Britain's push for greater trade with China, eventually leading to conflicts like the Opium Wars (1839–1842, 1856–1860).

Battle of Quebec

2024-12-03 14:34:46 UTC

The Battle of Quebec occurred on December 31, 1775, during the American Revolution.
The American revolution was led by Generals Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold
The Battle of Quebec was significant because it marked a major setback for the American Revolutionaries.

Battle of Monongahela

2024-12-03 14:34:54 UTC

On July 9, 1755, as Braddock's men labored to clear a path to serve as a road for future British armies, the French and their Native American allies launched an attack. The Battle of Monongahela lasted several intense hours and witnessed the near destruction of Braddock’s forces. Amidst the fighting, Braddock realized retreat was his only option and issued orders to that effect. Moments later, a bullet struck Braddock's right arm and pierced his lung. With Braddock lying on the ground, conscious but incapable of directing the retreat in person, it was left to aide-de-camp Washington to effectively carry out Braddock's orders and coordinate the retreat.

Columbus made landfall on the largest of the Caribbean islands, Cuba (1492

2024-12-03 14:35:50 UTC

In 1492, during his first voyage, Christopher Columbus and his crew landed on the largest Caribbean island, Cuba. Columbus was trying to find a quicker route to Asia, but instead, he discovered lands unknown to Europeans. He thought Cuba was part of Asia and named it Juana after a Spanish prince.

The Taíno people inhabited the island, and Columbus was impressed by its natural beauty, rich soil, and resources. He explored the island's coast but did not realize it was a separate landmass. Columbus would continue his journey to other islands in the Caribbean, marking the beginning of European exploration and colonization in the Americas.

Battle of Cuddalore - April 29, 1758

2024-12-03 14:35:56 UTC

A fight between a French squadron and a British squadron off the Carnatic coast, near Cuddalore, India
The result of the battle is indecisive and nobody really "won"
However, the French side still achieved its primary objective of delivering reinforcements to Pondicherry, a French settlement in India
The British had 7 ships, 1 frigate, and 1 storeship, and the French 8 ships and 3 frigates
There were many more French casualties than British ones

Battle of Plassey- 1757

2024-12-03 14:38:36 UTC

The battle of Plassey was a battle between Great Britian and the British east india company against Bengal, France and French east India Company.
The battle took place in Plasai, which is a city in India.
Robert Clive, Major Klipatrick, Major Grant, Mir Jafar Ali Khan and Raja Krishnachandra Roy of Nadia led Britain and the British east India company.
Siraj-Ud Daulah, Diwan Mohanal, Mir Midan, Yar Lutuf Khan, Rai Durlabhn and St. Frais led Bengal, France and the French East India Company.
The British East India Company had 3100 men but Bengal had 50000 men.
Clive defeated Siraj-Ud-Daulah and British east India company ended up winning this war by decisive victory.

Battle of Negapatam - August 3, 1758

2024-12-03 14:39:29 UTC

A fight between British and French squadrons off the Carnatic coast of India near Negapatam
The result was indecisive
The French had 2 more ships, but 4 times the casualties

Battle of Montreal

2024-12-03 14:41:00 UTC

July 6 1760

Under the overall direction of Jeffry Amherst, British forces numbering around 18,000 men converged on Montreal starting in July from three separate directions. One under Amherst moved in from Lake Ontario, the other under James Murray moved from Québec and the third under William Haviland moved from Fort Crown Point. After capturing French positions and outposts along the way all three forces met up and surrounded Montreal. Many Canadiens deserted or surrendered their arms to British forces while the native allies of the French began to negotiate peace treaties and alliances with the British.

Anglo-Spanish War

2024-12-03 14:42:00 UTC

A military conflict fought between Britain and Spain as part of the Seven Years' War. It lasted from January 1762 until February 1763, when the Treaty of Paris brought it to an end.

Throughout the war, Spain remained neutral, turning down offers from the French to join the war on their side. During the war's latter stages, however, with mounting French losses to the British leaving the Spanish Empire vulnerable, King Charles III signalled his intention to enter the war on the side of France. This alliance became the third Family Compact between the two Bourbon kingdoms. After Charles had signed the agreement with France, seized British shipping, and expelled British merchants, Britain declared war on Spain.

Diego Columbus, establishes the first secure Spanish colony at Santo Domingo (1496)

2024-12-03 14:42:00 UTC

In 1496, Diego Columbus, the son of Christopher Columbus, founded Santo Domingo, the first permanent Spanish colony in the Americas, on Hispaniola (now shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti). Diego became governor and worked to strengthen Spain's control over the region. Santo Domingo became the first European-style city in the New World and an important trade, defence, and Spanish administration center. It also played a key role in spreading Christianity and served as a base for further Spanish exploration in the Americas. The city would later become the capital of Spain's Caribbean colonies.

1761 Harrison's chronometer is accurate

2024-12-03 14:42:15 UTC

In 1761, John Harrison tested his H4 marine chronometer.
It was made to solve the navigation longitude problem.
The clock stayed accurate even with temperature changes and ship movement.
Sailors used it to compare time at sea with time in Greenwich to find longitude.
On a 47-day trip to Jamaica, it was only 5 seconds off.
This showed it could help sailors navigate more accurately.