1762Jun, 24
Battle of Wilhelmsthal: The British-Hanoverian army of Ferdinand of Brunswick defeats French forces in Westphalia.
The Battle of Wilhelmsthal (sometimes written as the Battle of Wilhelmstadt) was fought on 24 June 1762 during the Seven Years' War between the allied forces of Britain, Prussia, Hanover, Brunswick and Hesse under the command of the Duke of Brunswick against France. Once again, the French threatened Hanover, so the Allies manoeuvered around the French, surrounded the invasion force, and forced them to retreat. It was the last major action fought by Brunswick's force before the Peace of Paris brought an end to the war.
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- 5May
Treaty of Saint Petersburg (1762)
Russia and Prussia sign the Treaty of St. Petersburg. - 6Jun
Battle of Havana (1762)
Seven Years' War: British forces begin a siege of Havana, Cuba, and temporarily capture the city in the Battle of Havana. - 9Jun
Battle of Havana (1762)
British forces begin the Siege of Havana and capture the city during the Seven Years' War. - 15Sep
Battle of Signal Hill
Seven Years' War: Battle of Signal Hill. - 6Oct
Battle of Manila (1762)
Seven Years' War: Conclusion of the Battle of Manila between Britain and Spain, which resulted in the British occupation of Manila for the rest of the war.