This Day in History: May 9

May 9, 1779
British raid Norfolk, Virginia

British forces led by Major General Edward Matthew and Commodore George Collier disperse the garrison at

British forces led by Major General Edward Matthew and Commodore George Collier disperse the garrison at Fort Nelson and raid Norfolk. They capture large quantities of both war materiel and tobacco while destroying numerous coastal vessels and two French merchantmen. [More]

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