In late December 1778, the British were able to capture Savannah, Georgia.
In 1778, the British captured several key forts in the southern colonies, notably Forts Bute and Clinton in South Carolina. These captures were part of a broader strategy to gain control over the southern states during the American Revolutionary War. The British aimed to establish a stronghold in the South, which they viewed as crucial for their campaign against the Continental Army.
The head general for the British during the American Revolutionary War was General Sir William Howe. He commanded British forces from 1776 until 1778, leading campaigns in New York and Philadelphia. Despite initial successes, his strategy ultimately failed to secure a decisive victory, contributing to the British defeat in the war. Howe resigned in 1778, and his leadership was often criticized for not effectively pursuing the American forces.
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1778
In late December 1778, the British were able to capture Savannah, Georgia.
In 1778, the British captured several key forts in the southern colonies, notably Forts Bute and Clinton in South Carolina. These captures were part of a broader strategy to gain control over the southern states during the American Revolutionary War. The British aimed to establish a stronghold in the South, which they viewed as crucial for their campaign against the Continental Army.
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.
The head general for the British during the American Revolutionary War was General Sir William Howe. He commanded British forces from 1776 until 1778, leading campaigns in New York and Philadelphia. Despite initial successes, his strategy ultimately failed to secure a decisive victory, contributing to the British defeat in the war. Howe resigned in 1778, and his leadership was often criticized for not effectively pursuing the American forces.
December 1778
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Savannah
1778
In July of 1778, British troops and Iroquois warriors attacked western Pennsylvania.