"Save The First Acres in New York! " Topic
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| Tango01 | 01 Feb 2017 12:28 p.m. PST |
"Just one year after the Declaration of Independence was signed, the cause of American sovereignty was still very much in doubt. British troops under General John Burgoyne planned to isolate New England from the rest of the colonies by marching down the Hudson, capturing Albany, and establishing a chain of outposts from New York City to Montreal. After suffering defeats at the hands of Burgoyne's army, Americans decided to make a stand at Fort Ann and take the fight to the enemy. Roughly 300 Americans attacked a detachment of 200 Redcoats, leading to a confusing firefight in the woods above the Hudson. The Americans got the upper hand, forcing the British to fall back, but both sides continued the fight until they had exhausted their ammunition. Fear of approaching reinforcements caused the Americans to withdraw, but not before reminding Burgoyne the Americans were willing to fight hard to win their independence…"
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| Old Contemptibles | 01 Feb 2017 1:20 p.m. PST |
Worthy cause. I happen to be reading Schecter's "Battle for New York." I plan to donate. |
| Tango01 | 02 Feb 2017 11:06 a.m. PST |
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