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William of Orange set sail from Holland in 1688 with 49 warships and a few hundred transport vessels, to depose King James of England. He was successful in his mission and James was driven from the country in what is known as the Glourious Revolution. My question is what if French King Louis XIV found out about the proposed invasion and decided to intercept William, in order to save his ally James? The French White Squadron which would probably be tasked with the mission numbered around 30 warships.

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