"Stony Point: The Second Occupation, July-October 1779" Topic
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Tango01 | 21 Dec 2020 9:58 p.m. PST |
"Gen. George Washington, commander-in-chief of the Continental Army, arrived at the American defenses at West Point "very much fatigued." He had ridden one his two beloved mounts, either Nelson or Blueskin, nearly fourteen miles over rugged hills. It was late afternoon on July 19, 1779, and Washington was just getting settled after "returning from Stony Point," as he informed Gen. (and Governor of New York) George Clinton. The previous day, the Americans had "dismantled the works at Stony Point . . . and last night destroyed them as far as circumstances would permit;" days earlier, the Continental Army had taken possession of Stony Point, a rocky peninsula jutting out from the west shore of the Hudson River. The British had landed there and directly across the river at Verplanck Point on June 1 and fortified both points. After nearly three weeks of deliberation and planning, Washington and one of his fightingest officers, Brig. Gen. Anthony Wayne, came up with and brilliantly executed an assault on Stony Point in the wee hours of July 16. From the assault to Washington's departure (he had arrived on July 17), the dead were buried, the prisoners marched off, and goods carried away, while the developing assault on Verplanck crumbled in the face of advancing British forces. Col. Richard Butler, third in command of the Corps of Light Infantry, the unit that assaulted Stony Point, reported to Washington that hours after the commander-in-chief had departed, the Americans also left, only to see right behind them the British land on Stony Point after a brief bombardment to "Cover their landing . . . they took immediate possession of the Point . . . & Confined themselves within their Sentries."…"
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WillBGoode | 21 Dec 2020 10:32 p.m. PST |
The All Things Liberty site always has excellent articles and information. I would recommend anyone interested in the period visit the All Things Liberty site and help support them. |
7th Va Cavalry | 21 Dec 2020 10:54 p.m. PST |
I agree Will, Journal of the American Revolution has a wealth of material. Mostly to be appreciated more on TbS. |
John the OFM | 21 Dec 2020 11:22 p.m. PST |
I can't recommend All Things Liberty, or the Journal of the American Revolution highly enough. |
Bill N | 22 Dec 2020 6:40 a.m. PST |
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epturner | 22 Dec 2020 2:33 p.m. PST |
Another vote for the All Things Liberty site and the Journal of the American Revolution. Eric |
Brechtel198 | 25 Dec 2020 7:11 a.m. PST |
And Merry Christmas to you and yours as well as a Happy New Year. Stay healthy and well. |
Brechtel198 | 25 Dec 2020 12:01 p.m. PST |
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WillBGoode | 25 Dec 2020 4:22 p.m. PST |
Well, guess I missed something here? |
WillBGoode | 26 Dec 2020 7:07 a.m. PST |
There is lot of past posts that are missing. 🤔 |
oldnorthstate | 07 Jan 2021 8:51 a.m. PST |
If you are interested in a fuller narrative of the 1779 Assault on Stoney Point you may want to check out "Men Determined to Be Free" by Helion books. |
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