By Henry HoweDirector, Fort Jackson Museum CommunityWhen the American Revolution began on April 19, 1775, the colonies relied on local militias to ...
Washington then decided after capturing 900 Hessian soldiers he needed to find a place for the prisoners so he crossed the river a third time: putting the Hessians in Newtown. The website states ...
Here, outnumbered Continental troops defeated the Hessians. Here, revolutionary soldiers (artillery members) held advantageous high ground near Five Points, a position that enhanced victory.