Stony Point | Jul 16, 1779
Rockland County, NY
Stony Point | Jul 16, 1779 (October 2021)
American Battlefield Trust
On the evening of July 16, 1779, the Battle of Stony Point took place as British and Americans manuevered, seeking to occupy a favorable position along the Hudson River and its highlands. General Anthony Wayne led the American force which attacked a series of cannon-defended earthworks. The Americans' skillful, though risky, assault resulted in victory which boosted their morale.
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Rockland County, NY | July 16, 1779
Result: American Victory
Estimated Casualties
722
American
98
98
British
624
624
