EVENTS IN THE WEST INDIES AFTER THE SURRENDER OF YORKTOWN. ENCOUNTERS OF DE
GRASSE WITH HOOD. THE SEA BATTLE OF THE SAINTS. 1781-1782.

Maritime struggle transferred from the continent to West Indies
De Grasse sails for the islands
French expedition against the island of St. Christopher, January, 1782
Hood attempts to relieve the garrison
Manoeuvres of the two fleets
Action between De Grasse and Hood
Hood seizes the anchorage left by De Grasse
De Grasse attacks Hood at his anchorage
Hood maintains his position
Surrender of the garrison and island
Merits of Hood's action
Criticism upon De Grasse's conduct
Rodney arrives in West Indies from England
Junction of Rodney and Hood at Antigua
De Grasse returns to Martinique
Allied plans to capture Jamaica
Rodney takes his station at Sta. Lucia
The French fleet sails and is pursued by Rodney
Action of April 9, 1782
Criticism upon the action
The chase continued; accidents to French ships
The naval battle of the Saints, April 12, 1782
Rodney breaks the French line
Capture of the French commander-in-chief and five ships-of-the-line
Details of the action
Analysis of the effects of Rodney's manoeuvre