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Battle of Paulus Hook

19 Aug 1779 · 40.71° N, 74.04° W

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19 Aug 1779
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Battle
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40.71° N, 74.04° W
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1779 battle of the American Revolutionary War

Battle of Paulus Hook

Battle of the American Revolutionary War

The Battle of Paulus Hook was fought on August 19, 1779, between Continental Army and British forces in the American Revolutionary War. The Patriots were led by Major Light Horse Harry Lee, and launched a nighttime raid on the British-controlled fort in what is today downtown Jersey City. They surprised the British, taking 158 prisoners, and withdrew with the approach of daylight.

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