LRI2629415 The Invasion of Tobago (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Invasion of Tobago was a French expedition in May 1781 against the British-held island of Tobago during the American War of Independence. The fleet of the Comte de Grasse on 24 May landed troops under the command of the Marquis de Bouille, which successfully gained control of the island on 2 June 1781.); Luisa Ricciarini.