On this day in 1775,
Militia under the command of Col. William Woodford repels a second attempt by British gunboats to shell Norfolk. Riflemen accurately pick off sailors on the decks of the damaged ships forcing a hasty retreat which beaches two sloops at the Battle of Norfolk.
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Militia under the command of Col. William Woodford repels a second attempt by British gunboats to shell Norfolk. Riflemen accurately pick off sailors on the decks of the damaged ships forcing a hasty retreat which beaches two sloops at the Battle of Norfolk.
More Colonial Battles
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