yes
In late December 1778, the British were able to capture Savannah, Georgia.
Captain John Paul Jones was living in Virginia when the American revolution began. He knew that Benjamin Franklin was in Paris seeking support for the American Revolution. Jones sailed to Paris and explained his plan for naval operations. To do it required outfitting ships for sea battles and he sought Franklin's help. He wanted to attack England and English ships in England's home waters. As it turned out he was successful in harassing the coasts of Scotland and England in 1778. He raided seaports and attacked towns. Franklin did persuade France to provide a ship, christened the Bonhomme Richard.
No
1778
Because they received free bananas from the British!
In 1778, the American Navy, led by John Paul Jones, raided the Cumbrian port of Whitehaven.
In late December 1778, the British were able to capture Savannah, Georgia.
Captain John Paul Jones was living in Virginia when the American revolution began. He knew that Benjamin Franklin was in Paris seeking support for the American Revolution. Jones sailed to Paris and explained his plan for naval operations. To do it required outfitting ships for sea battles and he sought Franklin's help. He wanted to attack England and English ships in England's home waters. As it turned out he was successful in harassing the coasts of Scotland and England in 1778. He raided seaports and attacked towns. Franklin did persuade France to provide a ship, christened the Bonhomme Richard.
The British turned their attention to the Southern colonies when France entered the war in 1778
The british captured the city of savannah in,1778.
The british captured the city of savannah in,1778.
December 1778
No
Savannah
No
1778
In July of 1778, British troops and Iroquois warriors attacked western Pennsylvania.