Anglo-French War 1778

The Anglo-French War was a military conflict fought between the United Kingdom, the Kingdom of France, and their respective allies between 1778 and 1783. It began when France formed an alliance with the United States during the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783) and evolved into a global war spanning continents, with battles fought in many theatres. From 1778 to 1783, with or without their allies, France and Britain fought over dominance in the English Channel, the Mediterranean, the Indian Ocean and the West Indies. The eventual French victory was vital in the United States' independence from Britain.