Can anyone point me to or cite some good estimates for what garrisons and ships and their numbers (for British and French) were in the West Indies during winter 1756 - 1757? (primarily the leeward islands)
Also what is the likely hood of France ordering attacks and or raids against the British West Indies (even sending occupation troops) not long after hearing of the success of the Battle of Minorca?. (potentially orders and/or ships sent prior to Fredrick making his move on Saxony)
Which West Indies targets do you think could be sucessfully raided, which successfully occupied? How long could they be held?
Also what is the likely hood of France ordering attacks and or raids against the British West Indies (even sending occupation troops) not long after hearing of the success of the Battle of Minorca?. (potentially orders and/or ships sent prior to Fredrick making his move on Saxony)
Which West Indies targets do you think could be sucessfully raided, which successfully occupied? How long could they be held?