Battle+of+Savannah-Period+6

Alyssa Schmid Period 6 9/29/10 Battle of Savannah



** What happened/facts about the battle: **
==== The British took control of Savannah in 1779. The Continental Army, with help from Valering D'estaing's French ships and soldiers attempted to retake the city. The French bombed Savannah, beginning a siege of the city. Then, on October 9, 1779, the Continental Army and French advanced into Savannah, however, they were halted by the British. The British proceeded to destroy the French and Colonial troops, until October 16, 1779, when the Continental Army surrendered. 1,033 American and French were killed, compared to 40 British soldiers. ====

The colonists lost a city of economic importance, Savannah.
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