Battle of Chesapeake: French Navy commemorates its 400th anniversary

A sound and light show is organized at the Trocadéro to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Battle of Chesapeake.

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The fact

This French naval victory in 1781 played a key role in the independence of the United States.

The event highlights a little-known episode in military history.

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