Consider the following statements regarding the outbreak of the Third Carnatic War (1758–1763):
1. It was a direct consequence of the outbreak of the Seven Years' War in Europe.
2. Unlike the first two wars, the conflict immediately spread to Bengal as well as the Carnatic.
3. The French took the defensive position from the beginning due to a lack of military leadership.
Which of the statements are correct?

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Statement 3 is incorrect. The French actually took a highly aggressive offensive stance initially under Count de Lally, capturing Fort St. David in 1758.

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