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By Nick Migliaccio · The battle took place in 1778 · It took place in Savannah, Georgia · The French and American armies were fighting against the British army. Also, Adm. Valerie D’estaing’s French navy provided protection to Georgia’s coast. The American, Gen. Casimir Pulaski, and his "Polish Legion" also provided support from the south. · American Forces were commanded by Maj. Gen. Benjamin Lincoln, and British forces were commanded by Gen. Augustine Prevost.
 * __ The Battle of Savannah __**

· When the Continental Army surrounded the city, the British began building their defenses. They continued building up defenses through naval barrages from D’estaing, and the Continental Army sent a surrender demand to Prevost. No progress was made on a surrender, so the Naval bombardment continued. Eventually, the combined French and Continental Armies attacked the city directly. They were turned back by the British, who kept the city and coordinated a truce. · The British won the battle · This war was the bloodiest of the entire war, and considered by Sir Henry Clinton to be the greatest British victory of the war.
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