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Very good find!There is a statue to them in Savannah, GA. to the Haitian soldiers...
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Haitian soldiers at Battle of Savannah statue, Franklin Square, Savannah, Georgia, June 2017
Here is a look at their one action in America...
Haitian Soldiers at the Battle of Savannah (1779) •
The Battle of Savannah, Georgia, which occurred between September 16 and October 18, 1779, became one of the bloodiest battles during the American Revolutionary War. At the time, British forces numbering 3,200 troops had occupied Savannah, then the capital of Georgia, for a year. They were …...www.blackpast.org
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Nevertheless, due to their in-between status, some men joined the Chasseurs-Volontaires formed after the March 12, 1779 royal ordinance. They became part of the French command which supported the Continental Army in Savannah. In fact, the gens de couleurs outnumbered the 500 American troops at the Battle of Savannah. Their role in the battle was also significant because they were sent in as scouts before the beginning of the hostilities on September 8, 1779. During the course of the battle, they were considered one of the most homogeneous and efficient allied group, fighting the English troops with obstinacy and boldness. But the knowledge the British had concerning the American plan of attack, due to a leak of information given by American deserters, impeded any chance of victory. The Chasseurs-Volontaires military group represented a large part of the 168 killed and 411 wounded soldiers in the French ranks following the battle.
The siege of Savannah or the Second Battle of Savannah 1779...
Siege of Savannah - Wikipedia
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Wiki take...
Chasseurs-Volontaires de Saint-Domingue - Wikipedia
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