Second Siege Of Ticonderoga (jul 2, 1777 – jul 6, 1777)
Description:
- A siege of Fort Ticonderoga that resulted in American forces being pushed and forced out of the fort by the British- Fought between 3,000 American troops and 7,800 British troops
- 18 American casualties
- 5 British casualties
- American forces led by Arthur St. Claire
- British forces led by John Burgoyne
- The fort remained in British possession until Burgoyne's surrender at the Battle of Saratoga
- Helped the British claim land between Canada and the Hudson Valley
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Date:
jul 2, 1777
jul 6, 1777
~ 4 days