American War of Independence
After an interval of several years, Bougainville again accepted a naval command and saw much active service between 1779 and 1782, including participating and playing a crucial part in the French victory at the Battle of the Chesapeake, which lead to the eventual defeat of Great Britain in the American War of Independence.
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