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dec 29, 1778 - The Capture of Savannah

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The American commander Brigadier General Robert Howe of North Carolina, with only 700 men, made a feeble attempt to defend the city. But with troops in their rear, the American defense was broken. With the loss of well over 550 men, and all the artillery, Howe was forced to retire into South Carolina.

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16 Nov 2017

Date:

dec 29, 1778
Now
~ 245 years ago