After a prolonged defense in which Hesse was badly wounded Bodily_harm , Gaeta surrendered Surrendering and its garrison was granted Giving generous terms by Masséna .

although sullivan was accused Judgment_communication of mismanaging the raid Attack , a generous court martial held later in 1777 exonerated Removing him of all charges .

The terms of the surrender Surrendering were generous , and the French troops repatriated to France .