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483 were captured who were in the local American Patriot militia under the command of General Robert Howe, while the British lost only 3 men and another 10 were wounded.

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Revolutionary War- they along with Benedict Arnold captured Fort Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain.


When was marquis de laffette captured?

Marquis de Lafayette was captured on September 16, 1780, during the American Revolutionary War. He was taken prisoner by the British forces while leading a military campaign in Virginia. Lafayette's capture lasted until the end of the war, after which he returned to France and continued his involvement in revolutionary activities there.


What event's took place in the revoulutionary war in the south during 1778?

In 1778, several significant events occurred during the Revolutionary War in the South. One such event was the Siege of Savannah, where American and French forces unsuccessfully attempted to capture the British-held city. Additionally, there were small-scale skirmishes and raids conducted by both sides, as well as the campaigning of British forces throughout Georgia and South Carolina to regain control of these southern colonies. However, overall, the southern theater of the Revolutionary War did not see decisive action until later years.


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In the American Revolutionary War during the Battle of Monmouth in 1778.


What two major southern cities were captured by the British?

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Who won the Savannah war in 1778?

The Savannah campaign of 1778, part of the American Revolutionary War, ended in a British victory. British forces, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell, successfully captured the city of Savannah, Georgia, from American and French troops. This victory allowed the British to maintain control over a significant southern port and strengthen their position in the region.