Vincennes
Vincennes
The surrender of Henry Hamilton to George Rogers was the unconditional surrender of Fort Sackville. This took place on February 25, 1779 in Vincennes, Indiana.
Vincennes
George Rogers Clark forced the British to surrender at Fort Sackville, located in present-day Vincennes, Indiana. This pivotal event occurred in February 1779 during the American Revolutionary War, when Clark's forces launched a surprise attack, leading to the capitulation of British Lieutenant Governor Henry Hamilton and his troops. This victory was significant in securing American control over the Northwest Territory.
American: George Rogers Clark British: Colonel Henry Hamilton
American: George Rogers Clark British: Colonel Henry Hamilton
George Rogers Clark commanded the Virginia Volunteers. Hamilton commanded the British.
George Herbert Rogers was born in 1820.
George Herbert Rogers died in 1872.
George Rogers Harding was born in 1838.
George F. Rogers died in 1948.
George F. Rogers was born in 1887.