One military conflict on this island took place at the Golo River.
One military conflict on this island took place at the Golo River. The largest city on this island contains the "Field of Gold Airport" and this island served as the base of operations for World War II's Operation Dragoon. A 1760's "crisis" involving this island was discussed by James Boswell in a book and played a role in the collapse of the Duke of Grafton's government. That crisis effectively ended when the government was defeated at the Battle of Ponte Novo in which (*) Pascal Paoli's forces were defeated, forcing him to flee Ajaccio and paving the way for the French to annex this island, which they currently still possess. For 10 points, name this Mediterranean island, best known as the birthplace of Napoleon.
One military conflict on this island took place at the Golo River.
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