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Battle of Chesapeake (sep 5, 1781 – sep 5, 1781)

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The French sent 24 ships under Rear Admital Comte de Grasse battled 19 British vessels under Thomas Graves after a ful day of fighting the french gained control of Chesapeake Bay blocking any retreat be sea from Cornwallis in Yorktown

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sep 5, 1781
sep 5, 1781
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