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    Section 16 – September 1778, A plan is put forth Washington met with Nathaniel Greene, Alexander Hamilton and Benedict Arnold about the forthcoming plan. The goal is to launch the offensive in May of 1779 from multiple points with the common goal of securing the St Lawrence River at the mouth...

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    Section 15 - A plan is developed for 1779 Washington had decided upon an overall strategy for the 1779 season; he now worked out the details. He liked the main goals of capturing Forts St Jean and Niagara. The two campaigns would support each other. This was the main fault with the Newport and...

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    Section 14 - Lessons learned, plans set for 1779 Sept. 15, 1778 After the initial disappointment to the set back to Generals Greene and Sullivan in Rhode Island and Arnold and the French in Nova Scotia, Washington has had time to think of his next move. As campaigning for 1778 seems to be...

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    Section 13 – 1778, American offensive enter the French Schuyler, Montgomery and the Patriots are cheered on when they receive the news of Washington’s victory north of Philadelphia. It spurred on the Americans to finish the job against Burgoyne. On the other side, it was the final nail for...

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    Section 12 – The Struggle to the South in Pennsylvania Battle of Brandywine The British under Howe surprise Washington by landing troops at the Head of the Elk River in Maryland. To counter the British march from the Chesapeake to Philadelphia, Washington places his troops along...

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    Section 11 – The Struggle in the North 1777 Northern campaign Schuyler and Montgomery knew that they would be overmatched by the British. They decided upon a strategy of a fighting retreat and then a harassment campaign at Burgoyne’s outstretched supply train. To this effect, they let all...

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    Section 10 – 1777, a new year, the struggle continues 1777 The year began with the Patriot resurgence in New Jersey. In a two week span, the Patriots had fought and won three battles against the British and had conducted an offensive campaign to recover New Jersey. Spirits were high going...

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    Section 9 – Washington’s gamble in New Jersey – A Phoenix Rising from the Ashes Morale was at a low point in Washington’s camp near the end of 1776. Gone were the happy days of last July when everything seemed to be going the Patriots way. Washington had to act fast or watch his army, and the...

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    Ok - the second part of the timeline is complete. By being able to win at Quebec, make a showing in Nova Scotia, and most of all not act like they were occupiers in these two areas, the Patriots have added two more colonies to the cause. With these claims, they will be recognized by France in...

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    Section 8 – The Empire strikes back – Eviction notice of Americans from Canada Rest of 1776 – The British make three moves after leaving Boston - British planned to evacuate Boston all along for the following three moves 1.) - Canada - The British regain Quebec, Sorel, Montreal and Fort...

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    Section 7 – Early 1776 - The calm before the British Storm or 13 become 15 December 31 – Arnold departs Fort Cumberland with 600 troops back to Boston. Going back with him is Daniel Morgan and the Virginians. January 1776 – In response to Dunmore proclamation, Congress votes to allow free...

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    Section 6 – Montgomery campaigns north – “O Canada! Our home and native land!” Developments with Montgomery in the Northern campaign. Phillip Schuyler and Richard Montgomery use Ile-aux-Noix (Island in the Richelieu River, North of Lake Champlain) as a base of operations against Forts St...

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    Section 5 – Arnold to Nova Scotia - "A star is born" September 19 – Benedict Arnold departs from Newburyport, MA to Fort Western (Augusta, Maine) via boat as a first stop. This is the most dangerous leg of the journey as the Royal navy out of Boston and Halifax own the Atlantic coast...

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    Section 4 – Summer 1775, enter General Washington and 1775 strategy May 10 – Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen capture Fort Ticonderoga for the Patriots. They further raid Fort St. Jean and capture a British ship with its artillery. All of this leads to substantial amount of artillery that the...

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    So this concludes the first part of the timeline, the initial action around Boston ...... next up, enter Washington and the shift of the battle to the North. The POD is the event in Salem in February and how it effected the local militia in the area. This effect, of them being more bold...

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    It is a good point Elfwine, thank you I amended the timeline for 6500 British troops prior to Battle of Breed's Hill (note, in my timeline, the battle is named after the correct hill that was defended). I will also make a note that the Patriots let the rank and file with officers go from battle...

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    I would imagine scrounge them up from around the empire .... or in good faith, would the Patriots have much need for prisoners at this time? Could the Patriots exchange prisoners, or just let the British captured from battle of Cambridge return to Boston, minus anything of military value. This...

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    Section 3: Battle of Breed’s Hill - “Don’t fire until you see the white of their eyes” Date – June 17, 1775 Results: 1.) Patriots successfully defend Breed’s Hill – British fail to drive Patriots off – Second consecutive Patriot victory. British casualties over 2 times of Patriots. 2.)...

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    Events of April 19 - Pickering blocks Percy's retreat at the battle of Cambridge

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    Section 2 – The battles of Lexington, Concord, and Cambridge – Salem’s Revenge Date – April 19, 1775 Results: 1.) British successfully destroy military stores in Concord 2.) Patriots stop British column from making it back to Boston forcing it to surrender and capturing its supplies, first...
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