The Battle of Hubbardton : the rear guard action that saved America /
British and German troops ran into stubborn rebel resistance at Hubbardton, Vermont on July 7, 1777. The day would ultimately turn the tide for the Patriot cause. After capturing Fort Ticonderoga, the British pursued a retreating Continental army. The American rear guard derailed the British gener...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Charleston, S.C. :
History Press,
2015.
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| Summary: | British and German troops ran into stubborn rebel resistance at Hubbardton, Vermont on July 7, 1777. The day would ultimately turn the tide for the Patriot cause. After capturing Fort Ticonderoga, the British pursued a retreating Continental army. The American rear guard derailed the British general's plan for a quick march to Albany. The British suffered precious losses. The weakened British force ultimately surrendered at Saratoga on October 17, 1777, paving the way to American independence. |
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| Physical Description: | 142 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781626193253 1626193258 |