The Guns of Fort Lee

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dc.creatorBeards, Daniel E.
dc.date.accessioned2025-02-04T20:24:33Z
dc.date.available2025-02-04T20:24:33Z
dc.date.issued2013-06-21
dc.descriptionIn September, the defenses were further extended with square earthworks and bastions. Washington hoped that Fort Lee and Fort Washington would effectively block the Hudson River to the British Ships. He also sank ships in the river to further block the British Fleet. The night of November 19-20, 1776, the British Forces commanded by Lieutenant General Earl Cornwallis crossed the Hudson River and landed beneath the Palisades about five miles from Fort Lee. Washington was forced to abandon the form and retreat. Most of the American supplies and artillery had to be left behind
dc.descriptionOriginal file name Fort Lee Historical Park The Guns at Fort Lee (1).jpg
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dc.subjectThe Guns of Fort Lee
dc.subjectFort Lee Historic Park
dc.subjectThe Battle of Fort Lee
dc.subjectAmerican Revolution
dc.subjectAmerican History
dc.subjectHistory
dc.subjectGeneral George Washington
dc.subjectBergen County
dc.subjectThe Gateway Region
dc.subjectNew Jersey
dc.subjectNJ
dc.subjectJersey
dc.subjectThe Garden State
dc.titleThe Guns of Fort Lee

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