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]