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Ch.4/Sections 3 and 4 (War at Sea (By Feb. 1776 the American Navy attacks…
Ch.4/Sections 3 and 4
War at Sea
By Feb. 1776 the American Navy attacks the supply base of the British in the Bahamas and succeeds in the base capturing.
In Feb. the small American Navy launched a major offensive damage the ability of the British fleet located off Carolina.
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John Paul Jones
When the war broke out, Jones volunteered his services newly created navy.
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John Paul Jones had success on the seas to naval hero. He was also considered an outlaw, after killing his leader he fled to America.
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Brutal fighting
British officer , Banastre Tarleton sowed fear throughout the South by refusing to take prisoners and killing soldiers who tired to surrender
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The British destroyed crops and farm animals, etc.
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Failed Attack
General Nathanael arrived to reorganize the army. He later wrote " I have never witnessed such scenes."
In the heat of battle, many panicked and ran.The Patriots attacked Quickly and fell apart.
In August 1780,Patriot forces led by Horatio Gates tried to drive the British out of Camden.