Sunday, September 18, 2011

Siege at St. John's

On this day in 1775,
Montgomery begins his siege at St. John's. Ethan Allen is sent ahead to recruit Canadians to the American cause.

On this day in 1777,
Americans raid the vicinity of Ft. Ticonderoga, capturing 300 British and freeing 100 Patriot prisoners.

In Philadelphia, the Liberty Bell is moved to Allentown as Congress moves to Lancaster ahead of Howe's army.
More Colonial Battles

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