
About this episode
In this episode we look at the Battle of Iron Works Hill which took place on December 21-23, 1776. It provides an overview of the events leading up to the battle, including the retreat of the Continental Army and the actions of Colonel Samuel Griffin and Colonel Carl von Donop. The article details the battle itself and the aftermath, which resulted in a tactical victory for the British but a strategic victory for the Americans.
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Works cited
1. Battle of Iron Works Hill - Wikipedia, accessed January 17, 2025, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Iron_Works_Hill
2. Battle of Iron Works Hill - Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences Association, accessed January 17, 2025, https://bclhnsassoc.org/battle-of-iron-works-hill
3. Visit Iron Works Hill | American Battlefield Trust, accessed January 17, 2025, https://www.battlefields.org/visit/battlefields/iron-works-hill
4. Battle of Iron Works Hill | American Revolutionary War, accessed January 17, 2025, https://revolutionarywar.us/year-1776/battle-iron-works-hill/
- Dan
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