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Against which fleet did Rodney claim victory at the Battle of the Saintes?

  • The Spanish

  • The Dutch

  • The American

  • The French

Answer

The French fleet, under the command of Admiral de Grasse, was the opponent that Admiral Rodney defeated at the Battle of the Saintes in 1782. This decisive naval engagement took place in the Caribbean Sea during the American Revolutionary War and played a crucial role in securing British dominance in the region. Rodney's victory weakened French naval power and contributed to the eventual British victory in the war.
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