Battle of Paulus Hook

Ne zaman

19 Ağu 1779

Tür

Muharebe

Koordinatlar

40.71° N, 74.04° W

Description

1779 battle of the American Revolutionary War

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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