Historical Events tagged with "william alexander"
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.
Military & Warfare
American Forces Defeated at Bound Brook
April 13th, 1777 247 years ago
In April 1777, American troops led by General William Alexander were ambushed by British forces at Bound Brook, New Jersey. The surprise attack occurred at dawn when the British, commanded by Major General Charles Cornwallis, launched a coordinated assault against the Americans. Despite the Americans' efforts to regroup and defend their positions, they were overwhelmed and forced to retreat. This battle exemplified the tactical challenges the Continental Army faced during the early stages of the war.
Continue Reading