After repairs, d'Estaing's forces became available for the Savannah expedition. French and colonial regulars formed a substantial part of the attacking force, alongside a smaller American militia component that needed more time to reach regular standards. The assault nevertheless ended in a British victory and the death of Casimir Pulaski, an important organizer of American cavalry. Saint-Domingue troops in the expedition also connect the campaign to people later involved in the Haitian Revolution. Sea control and naval mobility could reshape a land campaign without guaranteeing success ashore.
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Grenada's connection to the Siege of Savannah
The French naval position after Grenada enabled d'Estaing to carry troops into the later attack on Savannah.