The Siege of Savannah was a complex military engagement during the American Revolutionary War, taking place from September to October 1779. American Continental and French forces aimed to reclaim Savannah, Georgia, which had been under British control since 1778. In an attempt to weaken British dominance in the South, an allied force led by General Benjamin Lincoln and Count d'Estaing sought to encircle the city. The strategy was predicated on the hope that the siege would turn public sentiment against British rule and inspire more support for the American cause.

As the siege unfolded, the allied forces faced numerous challenges, including logistical difficulties and the threat of a British relief force. Despite the hardships, the combined troops fortified their positions and launched assaults against the British defenses. The British, commanded by Colonel Archibald Campbell, fortified their positions and managed to withstand the initial attacks, leading to a prolonged stand-off that strained the resources and morale of the besieging forces.

After almost a month of siege, the Franco-American alliance faced a critical turning point. On October 18, 1779, the British decided to lift the siege due to the threat posed by the French Navy and the deteriorating conditions of their own supplies. This action handed the strategic control of Savannah to the Franco-American alliance and was celebrated as a crucial victory in the Revolutionary War. Yet the lack of decisive victory ultimately underscored the difficulties faced in securing independence and drew attention to the ongoing struggle for control in the Southern theater of war.