The Siege of Savannah (during the American Revolution)
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The Siege of Savannah during the American Revolution took place from September 16 to October 18, 1779. It was a joint military operation by American and French forces against the British-held city of Savannah in Georgia. The American commander, Major General Benjamin Lincoln, along with the French commander, Comte d'Estaing, planned to capture the city and drive the British out of Georgia.
However, the siege did not go according to plan. The American and French forces encountered difficulties coordinating their attacks, and a simultaneous assault on the British defenses failed. The British, led by Major General Augustin Prevost, successfully repelled the attackers and inflicted heavy casualties.
Eventually, the American and French forces decided to abandon the siege due to lack of supplies and the approach of British reinforcements. The failure of the siege was a significant setback for the American and French allies in their attempt to regain control of Georgia. While the British remained in control of Savannah, it did not significantly alter the overall course of the American Revolution.