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Battle of Oriskany
Season 2 Episode 59
The Battle of Oriskany, fought on August 6, 1777, was a bloody and pivotal battle of the American Revolutionary War. It occurred in the Mohawk Valley of New York. American militiamen and their Oneida…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Siege Fort Stanwix Begins
Season 2 Episode 58
In 1777, the British planned to isolate New England by controlling New York's Hudson River Valley. This involved a three-pronged attack converging on Albany. Lieutenant Colonel Barry St. Leger was to…
Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Battle of Bennington
Season 2 Episode 57
In the summer of 1777, British General Burgoyne launched a campaign to sever New England from the American colonies. Seeking supplies at Bennington, Vermont, he sent Lieutenant Colonel Baum with a mi…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
Battle of Fort Ann
Season 2 Episode 56
This episode details the events surrounding the Battle of Fort Ann during the American Revolutionary War. It describes the British pursuit of American forces after the evacuation of Fort Ticonderoga,…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Battle of Hubbardton
Season 2 Episode 55
In 1777, British forces aimed to control key waterways to divide the American colonies. After the Americans abandoned Fort Ticonderoga, a rear guard action unfolded at Hubbardton, Vermont. The battle…
Published on 5 months ago
Fall of Fort Ticonderoga
Season 2 Episode 54
In 1777, British General Burgoyne led an army south from Canada aiming to capture Fort Ticonderoga, a strategically vital location. Despite its reputation as the "Gibraltar of the North," the fort ha…
Published on 5 months, 1 week ago
Battle of Short Hills
Season 2 Episode 53
The Battle of Short Hills occurred near the end of June during the American Revolutionary War in 1777. The episode details how General Howe attempted to lure General Washington into a decisive battle…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Battle of Bound Brook
Season 2 Episode 52
In April 1777, British forces under Lord Cornwallis launched a surprise attack on the Continental Army outpost at Bound Brook, New Jersey. This strategic location on the Raritan River was vital for c…
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
British War Plans for 1777
Season 2 Episode 51
In 1777, the British aimed to crush the American rebellion with a two-pronged strategy: isolate New England by capturing Albany, New York, via a three-pronged attack led by Burgoyne, St. Leger, and e…
Published on 6 months ago
American Revolutionary War at the End of Year One
Season 2 Episode 50
The New York/New Jersey Campaign of 1776-1777 was a crucial period in the American Revolutionary War. It involved key battles like Long Island, Trenton, and Princeton, showcasing the strategic maneuv…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago