The Battle of Volconda (1751) is significant in the Second Carnatic War because:
1. It was a humiliating defeat for the English forces that preceded the Siege of Arcot.
2. It led to the immediate surrender of Trichinopoly to the French.
3. It was the battle where Robert Clive was seriously wounded.
Which of the statements are correct?

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Volconda was a failure for English forces under Captain Gingen, which created panic and set the stage for Clive's diversionary strategy at Arcot.

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