October 7 in U.S. military history
1777: Continental forces under the command of Gen. Horatio Gates decisively defeat British forces under Gen. John “Gentleman Johnny” Burgoyne
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Author: Chris Carter
October 6 in U.S. military history
1777: Near what will soon become the United States Military Academy (West Point, N.Y.), British troops simultaneously attack – and
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October 5 in U.S. military history
1813: British troops and Native American warriors led by Maj. Gen. Henry Proctor and Shawnee chief Tecumseh are defeated by
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October 4 in U.S. military history
1777: A week after losing Philadelphia to the British, Gen. George Washington decides to surprise Gen. Sir William Howe’s force
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October 3 in U.S. military history
1794: President George Washington calls on the governors of Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia to mobilize troops to put
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