Raid of Nassau
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The raid of Nassau on March 3–4, 1776, was a naval operation and amphibious assault by American forces against the British port of Nassau, Bahamas, during the American Revolutionary War. The raid, des
1973 painting of the raid
Esek Hopkins, who led the raid
Fort Montagu in 2009
Nassau, Bahamas
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Nassau is the capital and largest city of the Bahamas. It is on the island of New Providence, which has a population of 296,522, 74.26% of the country's total population. Nassau is commonly defined as
Raid of Nassau
…The raid of Nassau on March 3–4, 1776, was a naval operation and amphibious assault by American forces against the British port of Nassau, Bahamas, during the American Revolutionary War. The raid, designed to resolve the issue of gunpowder shortages, resulted in the seizure of two forts and large…
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Nassau, Bahamas aerial view
Nassau Terminal Royal Place panoramio
Fort Charlotte, Nassau walls 5