mar 18, 1778 - Battle of Quinton's Bridge
Description:
The Battle of Quinton's Bridge was a minor battle of the American Revolutionary War fought on March 18, 1778, during the British occupation of Philadelphia. New Jersey militia companies defending a bridge across Alloway Creek in Salem County, New Jersey, were lured into a trap by British Lieutenant Colonel Charles Mawhood and suffered significant casualties.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 18, 1778
Now
~ 247 years ago