Friday, February 26, 2010

On this day in 1779

On this day in 1779,

Gov. William Tryon of New York, leads a raiding mission to a town located west of Greenwich, CT. There, Maj. Gen. Israel Putnam fails at attempts to make a stand with a few cannon and 150 militia.

And in 1780,

Several American naval vessels bombard Ft. Johnson, SC and continue shelling it for the next five days.
More Colonial Battles

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