What is the name of the failed attempt by the French and Americans to recapture Savannah during the American Revolution?

• A. Battle of Savannah
• B. Siege of Savannah
• C. Capture of Savannah
• D. Assault on Savannah

Answer: (B)

A siege is a prolonged encirclement and bombardment of a fortified place aimed at forcing surrender. In 1779, French and American forces tried to recapture Savannah from the British by surrounding the city and attacking its defenses, but they could not break through, so the city remained in British hands. That enduring encirclement and attempt to take the city is why this event is called the Siege of Savannah. The other terms refer to different kinds of actions: a battle is a direct clash on the field, an assault is a direct attack on defenses, and a capture would mean a successful seizure, which did not happen in this case.