Dec 23, 2009

Salem on History | Battle of Oriskany Creek

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Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
Categories: Military History
Subcategories: American Revolution, Revolutionary War, Wars, Battles
Curriculum: American Revolutionary History (1776-1788), British History, 18th Century European History, American Indian History
Geographical Location: New York
Date: August 6, 1777

Article abstract: British forces retreated west, leaving American forces free to concentrate against Burgoyne.

Summary of Event

British strategy for suppressing the rebellion in their American colonies during 1776 and 1777 was twofold: a defeat of George Washington’s rebel army and an invasion through New York State to cut the colonies in two. If they succeeded in their strategy, the British would cut off New England, the center of the rebellion, allowing for its occupation and submission by British troops. The remaining colonies, bereft of leadership,...

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Salem on History | Battle of Oriskany Creek

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