he sent spies to see what the indians were doing
Fort Vincennes
George Rogers Clark captured Forts Kaskaskia and Vincennes
Lieutenant Colonel George Rogers Clark
George Rogers Clark
Yes, George Rogers Clark surprised Colonel Hamilton by launching a winter attack on Fort Vincennes in February 1779. Hamilton had not anticipated an assault during such harsh conditions, which gave Clark a strategic advantage. Clark's successful siege led to the recapture of the fort, significantly boosting American morale and control in the Northwest Territory.
George Rogers Clark captured Ft. Sackville and the Vincennes. Richard Henry Lee was a sub-commander under George Rogers Clark. It was Clark who actually won the battle of Vincennes after capturing Ft Sackville. Clark, through ingenious tactics that made it appear as though there were more American troops in Vincennes than what actually remained of his force, was able to keep the fort and the town surrounding it against overwhelming odds.
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.
George Rogers Clark
George Rogers Clark
George Rogers Clark
George Rogers Clark
George Rogers Clark