Pitt now prepared to send troops into Germany; and both Marlborough and Sackville, disgusted by what they perceived as the futility of the "descents", obtained commissions in that army. The elderly General Bligh was appointed to command a new "descent", escorted by Howe. The campaign began propitiously with the Raid on Cherbourg. Covered by naval bombardment, <answer>the army drove off the French force detailed to oppose their landing, captured Cherbourg,</answer> and destroyed its fortifications, docks, and shipping.
Was the landing successful?
the army drove off the French force detailed to oppose their landing, captured Cherbourg,