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Inauguration Behind Joint Allied Forces In Southern Theater Campaign

Season 40, Ep. 7

Determine how one could best describe the overall state of support for greater war effort within lower south come Summer 1779. Understand why General Lincoln became upset with Congress. Learn what measure the South Carolina Legislature rejected involving the state’s six military regiments. Understand why the British wished to gain control over the South based upon economic purposes. Get introduced to Jean Baptiste Charles Henri Hector, Count of Estaing. Go behind the scenes and get an in depth analysis per timeline of events from early to late September 1779 involving joint allied forces. Discover whether or not French Forces under the helm of Count D’Estaing engaged in activity considered offensive to American Leaders. Learn what Count D’Estaing was opposed to per siege operation tactics including what he ultimately supported. Learn exactly when the official siege of Savannah began. Determine importance behind October 9 including ramifications impacting joint forces.

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