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Georgia Savannah: Georgia's Defeat
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Captured in 1778 Georgia was the only colony conquered by britain. America later became allies with France who sent 47 ships bringing 5,000 soldiers and 500 Haitians to help. The two new allies linked up and ordered the british to surrender the city. The british general received 24 hours to decide. The british then had 800 more soldiers sent to Georgia to then begin a battle. The battle went horribly for the colonies. 700 allies died trying to stand their ground and keep the flag standing. The british kept savannah for 3 more years after the Siege of Savannah.

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