The Battle of Short Hills (or the Battle of Metuchen Meetinghouse) was a conflict between a force of Americans commanded by General William Alexander ("Lord Stirling"), and an opposing British force commanded by General William Howe, that took place on July 26, 1777, at Short Hills, in New Jersey, during the American Revolutionary War. ^[1] This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... William Alexander (born 1726 in New York, died 1783 in Albany, New York) was an American major general during the American Revolutionary War. ... For the surrealist painter, see William Howe (painter). ... July 26 is the 207th day (208th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 158 days remaining. ... Year 1777 (MDCCLXXVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Saturday of the 11-day slower Julian calendar). ... Short Hills is an unincorporated area located within the township of Millburn, in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ... Combatants American Revolutionaries French Monarchy Spanish Empire Dutch Republic Oneida and Tuscarora tribes Polish volunteers Prussian volunteers Kingdom of Great Britain Hessian mercenaries Iroquois Confederacy Loyalists Commanders George Washington Nathanael Greene Gilbert de La Fayette Comte de Rochambeau Bernardo de Gálvez Tadeusz Kościuszko Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben Sir...

William Howe, leader of the large British force at the Battle of Short Hills

Prior to the battle the British tried to lure George Washington's army into a place where it could be conquered by the larger British army. However, the smaller American force won the battle. ^[1][2] Image File history File links Download high resolution version (487x691, 257 KB) de:Sir William Howe, 5. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (487x691, 257 KB) de:Sir William Howe, 5. ... George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799)[1] led Americas Continental Army to victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and was later elected the first president of the United States under the U.S. Constitution. ...

Prelude

Before the battle, in the early days of June, General William Howe's British force of almost 17,000 withdrew from Somerset Court House at New Brunswick, to Perth Amboy, ^[1] after they failed to draw Washington's central army from their post at Middlebrook Heights, the plan having been foiled by the tactics of Lord Stirling. ^[2]The failure of the British ploy proved a major setback: success would have forced the small poorly-equipped American force to fight the larger British army on the flat plain of New Jersey. ^[2] Motto: Spem reduxit (Hope restored) Capital Fredericton Largest city Saint John Official languages English, French (the only constitutionally bilingual province in the country) Government - Lieutenant-Governor Herménégilde Chiasson - Premier Shawn Graham (Liberal) Federal representation in Canadian Parliament - House seats 10 - Senate seats 10 Confederation July 1, 1867 (1st... Perth Amboy is a city located in Middlesex County, New Jersey. ...

George Washington, leader of the main army of American troops

Instead of falling for this trap, Washington followed the retreating British, having left his post in Middlebrook in the Watchung Mountains, as well as considering the possibility of assaulting their poorly armed rear guard. Washington harassed the British as they withdrew into Somerset and Middlesex counties, while troops under Stirling further irritated the retreating British. ^[2] After withdrawing to Perth Amboy, Howe counterattacked, meaning to devastate Lord Stirling's forces, cut off Washington's retreat back to Middlebrook, and engage the Americans in a pitched battle. ^[2] File links The following pages link to this file: George Washington Categories: Public domain art ... File links The following pages link to this file: George Washington Categories: Public domain art ... The Watchung Mountains are a pair of two long low ridge lateral morraines formed by glaciers in the most recent ice age, between 400 ft. ... Somerset is a county in the south-west of England. ... Middlesex is one of the 39 historic counties of England and the second smallest (after Rutland). ...

The Battle

The ensuing battle between the American forces of Stirling, which numbered only about 2,000, and the British and Hessian forces of Howe, proved extremely intense, but with Stirling suffering only minor losses. ^[2] However, Stirling was gradually forced backward, leading both of the armies into the Ash Swamp and Scotch Plains. ^[2] Severe canonfire forced Stirling, as determined as he was to stand against his foe, to retreat even further back, toward Westfield. However, Stirling's efforts in the Battle of Short Hills allowed his regiment to successfully reform with Washington's army and return to the post at Middlebrook. ^[3] For these reasons, as well as the large amount of casualties inflicted on the British, the battle is considered an American victory. ^[1] The British then were able to return safely to their post at Perth Amboy, leaving the American forces to ponder on what Howe's next action would be. ^[2] Scotch Plains is a CDP and a township in Union County, New Jersey: Scotch Plains (CDP) Scotch Plains Township This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Places: Westfield is a place name for the following: In Australia: Westfield, Western Australia In Canada: Westfield, New Brunswick In New Zealand: Westfield, New Zealand In the United States: Westfield, Illinois Westfield, Indiana Westfield, Iowa Westfield, Maine Westfield, Massachusetts Westfield, New Jersey Westfield (village), New York Westfield (town), New York...

Download high resolution version (950x558, 918 KB) File links The following pages link to this file: American Revolutionary War Emanuel Leutze George Washington Delaware River Washington Crossing the Delaware Categories: U.S. history images ... The Battle of Fort Lee was fought on November 19, 1776 between American and British forces. ... Washington Crossing the Delaware, by Emanuel Leutze, 1851, Metropolitan Museum Washingtons crossing of the Delaware, occurring on December 25, 1776 during the American Revolutionary War, was the first move in a surprise attack against the Hessian forces at Trenton, New Jersey in the Battle of Trenton. ... Combatants Continental Army a Hessian Brigade Commanders George Washington Johann Rall† Strength 6,000 1,400 Casualties 5 dead 2 wounded 23 dead, 92 wounded 913 captured This article is about the Battle of Trenton which took place on December 26, 1776. ... The Second Battle of Trenton took place on January 2, 1777 during the American Revolutionary War. ... Combatants United States Great Britain Commanders George Washington, Hugh Mercer†, John Haslet† Charles Cornwallis, Charles Mawhood Strength 4,600 1,200 (Rearguard of main force) Casualties 30 dead (including General Mercer and Colonel Haslet) 75 wounded 18 dead, 58 wounded, 200 captured The Battle of Princeton was a battle of... The Battle of Millstone, also known as the battle of Van Nests Mills, occurred on January 20, 1777. ... The Forage War was a partisan war consisting of many small skirmishes that took place in New Jersey during the American Revolutionary War in 1777, following the battles of Trenton and Princeton. ... Battlefield Marker The Battle of Bound Brook , one of the battles in New Jersey during the American War for Independence, occurred on April 13, 1777 and resulted in a defeat for the Continental Army who were routed by about 4,000 troops under British command. ... Thirteen Star Flag at Middlebrook encampment is displayed continuously The Middlebrook encampment refers to the seasonal encampment of the Continental Army during the American War for Independence at a site near Martinsville, New Jersey that straddles the ridge of the First Watchung mountains. ... Combatants United States Great Britain Commanders George Washington Henry Clinton Strength 13,462 13,059 Casualties 152 killed, 300 wounded, Total: 452 190 killed, 390 wounded, 576 captured, Total: 1,156 The Battle of Monmouth was an American Revolutionary War battle fought in New Jersey on June 28, 1778, that... Molly Pitcher depicted in 1859 engraving Molly Pitcher was a nickname given to a woman who may have fought in the American Revolutionary War. ... The Baylor Massacre was the September 27, 1778 attack on the 3rd Regiment of Continental Light Dragoons under the command of Colonel George Baylor[1] during the American Revolutionary War. ... The Little Egg Harbor Massacre took place in New Jersey during the American Revolution. ... The Battle of Chestnut Neck was a battle fought in New Jersey during the American Revolutionary War. ... The Battle of Paulus Hook was fought on August 19, 1779 between Colonial and British forces. ... The Battle of Connecticut Farms was one of the last battles between British and American forces during the American Revolutionary War. ... Combatants United States Great Britain Hessians Commanders Nathanael Greene Wilhelm von Knyphausen Strength 2,050 6,000 Casualties 15 killed, 40 wounded 25–50 or more killed {Note the appendix to The Hessians gives possible casualites estimates as being 25 killed, 75 wounded} The Battle of Springfield was a battle... Nassau Hall is the main administrative building of Princeton University, in Princeton, New Jersey. ...

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