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Research Paper On The Battle Of Bennington

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The landmark I chose was the battle of Bennington, the Bennington battle was a battle of the American revolutionary and was part of the Saratoga campaign, that took place on August 16, 1777 in Walloomsac Ny 10 miles away from Bennington . Every year on August 16, they celebrate and honor the battle of Bennington. During this battle Brigadier General John stark and his troops defeated two detachments of British General John Burgoyne's invading army. The Germans had around 650 soldiers while the Americans had 2000 soldiers. That's a big difference. But The German infantry wore blue coats and retained the Prussian style grenadier mitre with brass front plate. The Brunswick dragoons wore light blue coats, cocked hats and thigh length boots.

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