Fort Sackville
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.
Lieutenant Colonel George Rogers Clark
Lieutenant Colonel George Rogers Clark
Colonel George Rogers Clark of Harrodsburg. After the victory he successfully held the complete control of the Illinois, with exception of Detroit.
George Rogers Clark had two brothers; William Clark and Jonathan Clark.
American: George Rogers Clark British: Colonel Henry Hamilton
American: George Rogers Clark British: Colonel Henry Hamilton
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.
Yes.
The battle of Vincennes toke place in Illinois on Febuary 23, 1779 when George Clark traveled through the Ohio river to get to Vincennes to attack Henry Hamilton, Clark won by have Hamilton surrender by Clark catching them by surprise. George Clark was American and Henry Hamilton was British.
Vincennes
Vincennes
Lieutenant Colonel George Rogers Clark
Vincennes
Lieutenant Colonel George Rogers Clark.
Lieutenant Colonel George Rogers Clark
George Rogers Clark commanded the Virginia Volunteers. Hamilton commanded the British.