D'Estaing's attempt to Retake Savannah Foiled [115]

His appearance on the coast, however, causes the British to abandon Narragansett Bay [115]

D'Estaing succeeded by de Guichen in North America. Rodney also arrives [115]

CHAPTER VII

THE NAVAL WAR IN EUROPEAN WATERS, 1779. ALLIED FLEETS INVADE THE ENGLISH CHANNEL. RODNEY DESTROYS TWO SPANISH SQUADRONS AND RELIEVES GIBRALTAR

Spain declares War against Great Britain [116]

Delays in Junction of French and Spanish Fleets [116]

They enter the Channel. Alarm in England [117]

Plans of the French Government [118]