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George Rogers Clark captured Ft. Sackville and the Vincennes. Richard Henry Lee was a sub-commander under George Rogers Clark. It was Clark who actually won the battle of Vincennes after capturing Ft Sackville. Clark, through ingenious tactics that made it appear as though there were more American troops in Vincennes than what actually remained of his force, was able to keep the fort and the town surrounding it against overwhelming odds.
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What is the significance of the Battle of Vincennes?
Made a hero of George Rogers Clark and opened up the Northwest Territory for the colonies after the Articles of Confederation approved the amquisition and was received as part of the treaty that ended the Revolution
Who were the Leaders at the battle of vincennes?
American: George Rogers Clark British: Colonel Henry Hamilton
What colony was the battle of vincennes in?
The battle of Vincennes toke place in Illinois on Febuary 23, 1779 when George Clark traveled through the Ohio river to get to Vincennes to attack Henry Hamilton, Clark won by have Hamilton surrender by Clark catching them by surprise. George Clark was American and Henry Hamilton was British.
Battle of Vincennes?
The Americans won because the British's commander surrendered Vinennes. It happened in February of 1779.
How many people died in the Battle of Vincennes?
The Siege of Fort Vincennes was an important event in the Revolutionary War. When the siege was over, 11 British soldiers and 6 native Americans had been killed, as well as 1 American officer.
