AMERICAN REVOLUTION – BATTLE OF SULLIVAN’S ISLAND
The Battle of Sullivan’s Island took place June 28, 1776. The Battle of Sullivan’s Island was located near Charleston, South Carolina. Sullivan’s Island was a large island at the entrance to Charleston harbor. British frigates had scouted the area in May and observed the construction of the American fort on Sullivan’s Island. The Battle ended in victory for the American … Continue reading →
AMERICAN REVOLUTION – BATTLE OF QUEBEC (CONT.)
Following the battle, Arnold sent Moses Hazen and Edward Antill, two expatriate Americans, to General David Wooster, who Montgomery had left in command at Montreal, and also to the Congress in Philadelphia, to report the defeat and request support. (Both Hazen and Antill went on to serve in the American army throughout the war.) Arnold also refused to retreat; despite … Continue reading →
AMERICAN REVOLUTION^BATTLE OF QUEBEC (CONT.)
On December 10, the Americans set up their largest battery of artillery 700 yards (640 m) from the walls. The frozen ground had prevented the Americans from entrenching the artillery, so they froze some snow, turning it into a solid wall. This battery was used to fire on the city, but the damage it did was of little consequence. Montgomery … Continue reading →