Military History of Diamond Rock near Le Diamant, Martinique - Encircle Photos

29 Military History of Diamond Rock near Le Diamant, Martinique

In 1803, the British built a garrison on this small island and then armed it with cannons as a way to defend the St. Lucia Straits. They called the stronghold Fort Diamond. During the Napoleonic Wars, French naval ships repeatedly attacked it without success. Then, according to folklore, they floated barrels of rum towards the island and waited until the 107 British soldiers were inebriated before overpowering them. It still is French territory called Le Rocher du Diamant.

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Military History of Diamond Rock near Le Diamant, Martinique

Cap 110 Route de l'anse Caffard, Le Diamant, Martinique

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