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They neared the town, they saw 70 minutemen drawn up in lines on the village green. eight minutemen were killed and 10 more were wounded, but only one british soldier lasted 15 minutes.
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The british marched to concord, where they found an empty arsenal. They fired on marching troops from behind stone walls and trees
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the loyalties that divided colonists sparked endless debates of the second continental congress.
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Colonist held their fire until the last minute and then began to mow down the advancing redcoats before finally retreating.
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The first major battle of the war since the american declaration of independence
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small but pivotal battle two detachments were unable to cross the river leaving Washington with only 2,400 men and 3,000 less than planned
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Moved troops to south by ship to Chesapeake Bay. made plans to return to Valley Forge
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Burgoyne's strategy was to divide to New England from the southern colonies had started well but slowed due to logisitic problems
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British forces had captured the American capital of Philadelphia After failing to retake the city, Washington led his 12,000 men army into winter quarters at Valley Forge
