feb 6, 1778 - France and the U.S. form an alliance
Description:
The French had secretly furnished financial and material aid to the Americans since 1776, but with the signing in Paris of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce and the Treaty of Alliance, the Franco-American alliance was formalized. France began preparing fleets and armies to enter the fight but did not formally declare war on Britain until June 1778.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 6, 1778
Now
~ 247 years ago