Action at Osborne's
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The action at Osborne's (sometimes spelled Osburn's or Osborns), Virginia was a minor naval–land engagement on April 27, 1781, in the James River during the American Revolutionary War. The battle resulted in the near-complete destruction of the Virginia State Navy as well as a large stockpile of Virginian tobacco (in use as a currency at the time).
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Action at Osborne's | |||||||
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Part of the American Revolutionary War | |||||||
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United States | Great Britain | ||||||
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Unknown | Benedict Arnold | ||||||
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Virginia State Navy Virginia Militia |
76th Regiment of Foot 80th Regiment of Foot Queen's Rangers American Legion | ||||||
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No fatalities Numerous vessels sunk or captured | None |
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