Jamaica Pass: A Summary

The Regulars (British) were defending themselves from losing their men, they also wanted to keep going with their march, and they thought their opponent (Americans) were going to start firing at

The British where the first to fire the shot. “A redcoat soldier raised his musket, leveled it at Father, and fired.” This quote from document C indicates the British shot first. “He desired us to mind our places which we did when they gave us a fire.” This quote indicates that the Americans had orders to stand their ground and not fire unless the British fired first. Well, an entire war broke out and since the Americans weren’t supposed to fire the British had to be the ones to fire. “Whereby they killed eight and wounded several others; that the regulars continued their fire until those of said company, who were neither killed nor wounded, had made their escape.” Eight of the colonists were killed but on the other hand only a few people

As the British advanced in columns against the Americans in an effort to save the Americans limited supply of ammunition, it is said he ordered his men, “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes!” When the Redcoats were within several dozen yards, the Americans let loose with a lethal barrage of musket fire, throwing the British into

The Next Morning, the Americans were pointing cannons and guns at the British on top of the hill. General William Howe, the leader of the British troops, chose to

Both sides were armed with muskets,and bayonets and many men carried rifled weapons. Americans suffered around 1000 casualties including 300 killed. 1000 were captured which means americans were suffering more. British only had 350 casualties and sixty four captured.The battle showed both sides would not

American fired a second Volley. The British were surprised since they usually fire once and then run. Many militia men did lay down their guns and run. The second American volley was noted as one the most effective single volleys of the war. British continued their advance and the militia disintegrated. The British headed towards the second line. The second line was in a wooded and hilly terrain and which caused British forces to lose cohesion. The Americans were able to surprise them in a more guerilla type warfare. The British suffered the most casualties at this line, but the British were able to overlap the American right, bend it back and soon made it collapse. The third line was the strongest since it was made up of continentals with more accurate rifles. Webster and the British forces launched an attack to the left. It wasn’t effective and Webster was mortally wounded. The right wing was ordered to do a bayonet charge to the left. They were effective temporarily and captured two artillery pieces. Greene saw and ordered LT. COL. William Washington’s cavalry and infantry to seal the breach. They engaged in hand to hand combat and American

He positioned his trained infantrymen on top of the first hill as the last line of defense. The militia was placed in front of the hill and the sharpshooters were place in front of the militia. The militia was the first line of defense and Morgan ordered his sharpshooter to target specifically the officers and cavalry and fall back in the line of militia before they get in firing range of the redcoats. Once the sharpshooter gets in position with the militia the British army advanced the attack the militia. The militia’s duties were to engage the redcoats for a short amount of then run away to the right side of the side of the hill. Tarleton expected the militia to run away. He sent one infantry unit and one cavalry unit after the militia. However, waiting behind the second hill was Lieutenant Colonel William Washington and his dragoon unit. The British cavalry didn’t expect to encounter another cavalry unit. Washington wiped out the Tarleton’s cavalry then flanked the right of Tarleton’s main element. Simultaneously, the militia ran around the hills to flank the left side. Tarleton found himself in a double envelopment. Tarleton receives 110 casualties, 229 wounded and 829 captured or missing, meanwhile Morgan suffered 25 casualties and 124

The American Army surrounded the British soldiers at Breed’s Hill, an area overlooking Boston. Americans were ordered not to fire “Until you see the whites of their eyes”.

The Continental Army under General George Washington attacked the rear of the British Army column commanded by Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton as they left Monmouth Court House (modern Freehold Borough).

On June 17, 1778 Clinton began his march. His force consisted of 10,000 troops, which were accompanied, and hampered by, swarms of Tory refugees. The Tories turned out to be an incredible nuisance to Sir Clinton as he marched toward New York. The excessive amounts of baggage, and the poor wagons used to carry said baggage, slowed the progress of the British Regulars to, at times, nine miles a day. This being said, the baggage train exceeded twelve miles in length. It is possible that one could have sat in the same spot for an entire day and never seen the end of this incredibly slow, incredibly long, and incredibly vulnerable procession.

2. The soldiers surprised the Patriotes by attacking immediately and not waiting for more men. After two hours of fighting, the order was given to charge with fixed bayonets. The Patriotes did not have bayonets and so were at a disadvantage.

Did the Americans or the British shoot first? That is just a matter of opinion. Some people say that the British shot first. Others say that the Colonist shot first. I personally think the Colonist shot first. Since we ambushed the British, that means we had to of shot first. The Colonist shot at the British. That is how the war started.

The observation and fields of fire favored the Franco-American forces. They were prepared to conduct reconnaissance on the British to gather intelligence that was useful in their attacks. They were able to destroy, neutralize, and suppress the enemy with effective artillery bombardments. The Franco-American troops were also able to occupy the abandoned redoubts, which helped establish fire superiority. The British were able to fire artillery in retaliation but fell short in accomplishing large amounts of damages. As the British crossed the river into Gloucester, they suffered a high number of casualties at the hands of the cannon batteries. At this point in the battle, Cornwallis did not have enough ammunition or supplies and

Why do you think no one shoot at the British when the British fired at them?

The island of Jamaica is very rich in culture and has many historic turnabouts throughout the years. The country has a rich and complex history including being the first country to have Arawak and Taino Indians settle there.