Historical Events tagged with "colonel william ledyard"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
British Victory at the Battle of Groton Heights
The Battle of Groton Heights was a military engagement during the American Revolutionary War, taking place on September 6, 1781. British forces, led by Lieutenant Colonel George Gray, targeted the fortifications at Groton Heights, Connecticut, which were held by American troops. The British aimed to disrupt American supply lines and weaken their resources. Following a surprise assault, the British forces ultimately captured the fort, resulting in a decisive victory and significant casualties for the Americans, including the death of Colonel William Ledyard, who commanded the fort's garrison.
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