September 16 in U.S. military history
1776: Gen. George Washington chalks up his “first victory in the field” against British and Hessian forces under Gen. Alexander
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Read More1776: Connecticut militia forces guarding New York City break into a panicked retreat following an hour of naval bombardment “so
Read More1776: After the British capture Long Island, Continental Congressional delegates Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Edward Rutledge meet with British
Read More1740: Some 800 volunteers from the American colonies board transports to take part in the disastrous British/American colonial expedition to
Read More1776: Sgt. Ezra Lee silently makes his way down the Hudson River in an 8-ft. long submersible named Turtle towards
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