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The French Navy and American Independence
As part of the Portsmouth 250th Lecture Series, join us for a compelling talk by Dr. Evan Wilson exploring the vital yet often misunderstood role of the French navy in the American Revolution.
Focusing on the Battle of Rhode Island, this lecture places French naval operations within the broader global strategy of the war. Dr. Wilson challenges popular interpretations—particularly those found in The American Revolution—and offers a reassessment of Charles-Henri d’Estaing. Rather than an ineffective or arrogant leader, d’Estaing emerges as an aggressive and capable, if headstrong, commander working under difficult conditions, including poor coordination, limited intelligence, and environmental challenges.
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