Historical Events tagged with "les forces"
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Military & Warfare
Franco-American Assault at Savannah Repulsed
October 9th, 1779 245 years ago
A combined Franco-American force attempted to storm British defenses at Savannah, Georgia. Commanded by General Benjamin Lincoln and French Comte d'Estaing, the assault aimed to reclaim the city from British control. Despite a valiant effort, the fortified British positions led to heavy casualties for the assailants. The outcome left Savannah in British hands and marked a significant setback for the American cause in the South.
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