Battle of the Chesapeake

The Battle of the Chesapeake, also known as the Battle of the Virginia Capes or simply the Battle of the Capes, was a fleet action which took place near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay on 5 September 1781 during the American Revolutionary War.

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Battle of the Chesapeake

Also known as: Battle of the Virginia Capes · Battle of the Capes

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French command coordination and naval control enabled Rochambeau’s troops to participate in…
French command coordination and naval control enabled Rochambeau’s troops to participate in the siege of Yorktown.
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De Barras brought the French siege artillery convoy into the Chesapeake while…
De Barras brought the French siege artillery convoy into the Chesapeake while de Grasse engaged the British fleet.
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Graves commanded the British fleet that failed to dislodge the French…
Graves commanded the British fleet that failed to dislodge the French at the Chesapeake.
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Battle of the Chesapeake: people, places, and context for the episode.
Explore how Battle of the Chesapeake connects to “Yorktown, 1781: Trapping Cornwallis”. The Battle of the Chesapeake, also known as the Battle of the Virginia Capes or simply the Battle of the Capes, was a fleet action which took place near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay on 5 September 1781 during the American Revolutionary War.
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