Monday, April 19, 2010

Battle of Lexington

On this day in 1775,

The first shots of the American Revolutionary War rang out! Cap. J. Parker with 70 Minutemen face 1,800 British infantry at The Battle of Lexington.

The battle moves to Concord Bridge. Cap. John Parker commands 4000 Americans and forces the Red Coats back to Charlestown by dark after the Battle of Concord.

"the shot heard 'round the world"
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