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Newport becomes the French base
- When
- July 1780 – July 1781
- Where
- Newport, Rhode Island
For the remainder of the war, Newport served as the base of the French forces in the United States.
Following the expedition's arrival, Newport served as the base of the French forces in the United States for the rest of the war. In July 1781, Rochambeau was finally able to leave Newport for Providence to begin the decisive march to Yorktown, Virginia, along with General George Washington.
Sources
- Newport, Rhode Island Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
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