1779 Spain declares war on Great Britain in support of France and the USA, starting the Great Siege of Gibraltar which goes on to last 3 years, 7 months and 2 weeks. 1779 US General Anthony Wayne captures Stony Point, New York, inflicting heavy losses on the British. More @Wikipedia
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