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NH 56488 Storming of Stony Point, New York

Storming of Stony Point, New York
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Title: Storming of Stony Point, New York
Caption: Anthony Wayne's coup de main. On 1 June 1779, a British expedition occupied Stony Point and Verplancks Point, New York, without firing a shot. On 28 June, Washington directed Anthony Wayne to retake the position. On 16 July American forces under Wayne attacked and secured the surrender of the British forces at Stony Point.
Description: From Battles of the U.S. by Sea and Land by Henry B. Dawson. Published by Johnson, Fry & Co., New York, 1859
Catalog #: NH 56488
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
Original Creator: Artist, Engraving after a painting by Chappel
Original Date: Tue, Jun 01, 1779
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Original Medium: Engraving, BW photograph
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