208 Turning Points of the American Revolution
Ben Franklin's World
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The Battle of Virginia Capes
The Battle of Virginia Capes took place on September 5, 1781. It was a naval battle in which not a single American ship was involved. Nat Geo Witherspoon says it is one of the most important naval battles in history. He believes that its outcome would have changed the course of events at Yorktown for years to come.
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