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The Battle of Springfield was a battle fought in the American Revolutionary War. Image File history File links Battle_of_Springfield_NJ_1780. ...
Combatants American Patriots, France, allies British Empire, allies Commanders George Washington Comte de Rochambeau Nathanael Greene William Howe Henry Clinton Charles Cornwallis Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties {{{casualties1}}} {{{casualties2}}} The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was a war fought primarily between Great Britain...
June 23 is the 174th day of the year (175th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 191 days remaining. ...
1780 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...
Springfield Township is a township located in Union County, New Jersey. ...
General Wilhelm von Knyphausen (1716 – 1800), Hessian mercenary officer during the American Revolutionary War. ...
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Under the command of the Hessian general Baron von Knyphausen, British forces attempted an invasion of New Jersey in the spring of 1780, speculating that local residents, fatigued by the war, would welcome them. Originating in Staten Island and marching through Elizabethtown, Knyphausen intended to capture the strategic Hobart Gap, enabling a march on American headquarters in Morristown. British forces consisted of elements from the Brigade of Guards, the Cheshire Regiment, Black Watch, 43rd Regiment of Foot, Royal Regiment of Artillery, 17th Lancers, 1st American Regiment (Queen's Rangers), Jäger Corps the Musketeer Regiment von Donop, and Musketeer Regiment von Bose. Hessians are the members of a northern German tribe settled in modern-day Hessen. ...
State nickname: The Garden State Official languages None defined Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Governor Richard Codey (D) Acting, Outgoing Jon Corzine (D) (Governor-Elect) Senators Jon Corzine (D) (Outgoing) Frank Lautenberg (D) Area - Total - % water Ranked 47th 22,608 km² 14. ...
Staten Island lies to the southwest of the rest of New York City. ...
Elizabeth, as seen from Bayonne, New Jersey across Newark Bay. ...
Morristown is a town located in Morris County, New Jersey. ...
For the Indian Army unit, please see Brigade of the Guards. ...
The 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment is an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Prince of Wales Division. ...
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Official name The 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridges Own) Colonel-in-Chief Duke of Cambridge Colonel-of-the-Regiment Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig Motto Or Glory Nicknames Binghams Dandies The Death or Glory Boys The Horse Marines The Tots The White Lancers Anniversaries Balaklava (20...
Springfield had been the site of frequent raids and plundering missions by British forces earlier, resulting in a particularly vigilant population. One raid on June 7 resulted in the burning of Connecticut Farms, in what is now Union, NJ, when Hannah Caldwell was killed. June 7 is the 158th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (159th in leap years), with 207 days remaining. ...
Union Township is a township located in Union County, New Jersey. ...
When Knyphausen moved in force toward the Hobart Gap, American troops, consisting of regular troops from Rhode Island, troops under Light Horse Harry Lee, and New Jersey militia, decided to take a stand in the small village of Springfield. As it turned out, George Washington had held his general headquarters in Springfield until the day before, but left the defense to General Greene. State nickname: The Ocean State, Little Rhody Official languages None Capital Providence Largest city Providence Governor Donald Carcieri (R) Senators Jack Reed (D) Lincoln Chafee (R) Area - Total - % water Ranked 50th 4,005 km² 32. ...
Henry Lee III (January 29, 1756 - March 25, 1818), American general, called Light Horse Harry, was born near Dumfries, Virginia. ...
George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was the successful Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and later became the first President of the United States, an office to which he was elected twice (1789-1797). ...
British and Hessian forced launched a two-pronged attack along Vauxhall Road and Galloping Hill Road. American forces were entrenched at the Rahway River crossings in anticipation of both the attacks and held their ground. Units of the attackers crossed the river elsewhere and attempted flanking maneuvers toward the town center of Springfield and the foot of the Short Hills. American forces in reserve repelled these attacks. Further American reserves were held in the hills ahead, and Knyphausen's forces retreated. The Rahway River is a river, approximately 30 mi (48 km long), in northeastern New Jersey in the United States. ...
Fighting was short and fierce, at one time the British launched five attacks in 40 minutes.
When retreating, British forces set fire to the village, burning down all but four buildings, of which three are still standing today.
A piece of popular lore related to the battle is that Reverend James Caldwell (Hannah Caldwell's widower), an army chaplain passed out pages from the Watts hymnal book to be used as wadding. The battle cry "Give 'em Watts, boys" was apparently coined from this incident. The Reverend James Caldwell (April, 1734 – November 24, 1781) was a clergyman who played a prominent part in the American Revolution. ...
The river crossings where American forces put up their defense were near today's intersection between Vauxhall Avenue and Millburn Avenue; and Morris Avenue near Washington Avenue.
External links
- Commemorative website set up for anniversary of the battle
- Americanrevolution.org chapter on Hessians
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