16 juill. 1779 - Battle of Stony Point
Description:
The Battle of Stony Point took place on July 16, 1779, during the American Revolutionary War. In a well-planned and -executed nighttime attack, a highly trained select group of George Washington's Continental Army troops under the command of Brigadier General "Mad Anthony" Wayne defeated British troops in a quick and daring assault on their outpost in Stony Point, New York, approximately 30 mi (48 km) north of New York City.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
16 juill. 1779
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 246 ans