Bouillé in The Carribean

. He did another tour in the war in Germany and was again successful. So at twenty eight he was appointed governor of Guadeloupe and later Martinique. Over the seas in the exotic and beautifull Carribean. He had time to meditate on his duties as governor. Espacially in the nearow water of the Carribean where the enemy was never that far away.  And true to his character he studied vigorously.-“What time use what seasons which vessels which weapons were in favor of fighting”. Gaudelope also held a period of joy in Francois life as he married Marie-Louise-Guillemette de BEGUE who was a born on Guadeloupe. That which always occupied the active care of the new governor thought he wanted to know what that had to fear from the heat of the climate and strong winds He learned to know about map by travel or by faithful reports water depth rapid currents moorings that have coastal fortifications that cover the number of soldiers who defend so that even within the peace he had prepared everything for the success of the war. He had prepared everything for a success in case of a war. And war came: it burst in 1778 on the occasion of American Independence and it could look like a precursor of the intentions of France that with the appointment of Bouille as the general government of the islands of Martinique and in raising the rewards given to a skillful governor who could defend – perhaps even conquer. It was easy to see that this was expected of zeal and talents of the warrior. News of the France's entry into the war reached the Marquis de Bouillé in 17 August 1778. He was at the time was also the French governor at Martinique,. He immediately planned and executed the Invasion of Dominica, The action took place before British authorities in the Caribbean were aware that France had entered the war as an ally of the United States of America.  François Claude Amour Bouille organized the invasion, infiltrating spies to rally sympathetic French-speaking Dominican support. Early on 7 September 1778, French forces landed on the southeastern coast of the island. They rapidly took over some of the island's defences, and eventually gained control of the high ground overlooking the island capital, Roseau. Lieutenant Governor William Stuart then surrendered the remaining forces. Dominica remained in French hands until the end of the war, when it was returned to British control much to the disappointment of Bouille.

On youtube you will find this video illustrating the many changes of land possesion in the Caribean:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUoypQ0ykwI

 

And this wonderful presentation of island in general:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEAyvWphhaA