Siege of ToulonAugust 1793
Hood orders the French fleet burned to prevent them falling back into the hands of the revolutionaries, a task carried out by Captain Sidney Smith
Historical person
Sidney Smith Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Sidney Smith, based on 1 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
1 records1793–17931 events1 places
Chronological biography
1793
Titles and roles
Captain
Record provenance
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