Dobb's Ferry

On this day in 1776,

With Gen. Howe in Dobb's Ferry, Washington is forced to split his forces again sending one faction (with Gen. Lee and Maj. Gen. Heath) north toward Peekskill and the other (his) across the Hudson into New Jersey.
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Dobb's Ferry

On this day in 1776,

From White Plains, Gen. Howe advances west to Dobb's Ferry cutting Washington off from his two forts. Gen. Washington is faced with the decision of whether to head north towards West Point or west to New Jersey.
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The Battle of White Plains

On this day in 1776,

Cap. Alexander Hamilton's gun battery holds back the advancing British, allowing Washington's main body to continue northward into the West Chester area of New York during the Battle of White Plains.
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The Battle of White Plains

On this day in 1776,

Washington's flight north out of Manhattan is shattered into two factions by Gen. Howe at the Battle of White Plains.
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Growing concern

No major battles occurred on this date.

But in 1775, King George III speaks before both houses of Parliament to discuss his growing concern about the rebellion in America, and urges Parliament to move quickly to end the revolt and bring order to the colonies.
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The Battle of Tearcoat Swamp, SC

On this day in 1780,

Col. Francis Marion leads a successful raid on Tory militia at The Battle of Tearcoat Swamp, SC.
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The Battle of Norfolk

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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