Battle of Suriname

Battle of Suriname
Date5 May 1804
LocationSuriname colony
Result British occupation of Suriname.
Belligerents
 Batavian Republic
Supported by:
France France
 United Kingdom
Commanders and leaders
Van Imbyze van Batenburg Sir Samuel Hood
Sir Charles Green
Strength
Unknown 2,000+ soldiers

The Battle of Suriname or Battle of Surinam was a battle between the Netherlands and the United Kingdom for the control of the Suriname colony. The colony, which was held by a Dutch garrison, was captured on May 5, 1804 by a British squadron under the command of Sir Samuel Hood, together with troops under Sir Charles Green.

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