What Happened in Jul 1779

Jul 6 1779

Battle of Grenada

The French fleet, under Admiral Comte d'Estaing, consisted of 25 ships of the line and several frigates. The British fleet, under Vice-Admiral John... Read more

Jul 16 1779

Battle of Stony Point

Washington’s plan called for a two-pronged, pincer-type, nighttime attack on the fortifications to be carried out by 1,200 men of his Corps of... Read more

Jul 19 1779 to Jul 22 1779

Battle of Minisink

Later that day, riders from Peenpack reached the village of Goshen, telling of Brant's raid and the destruction of the town. A militia formed... Read more

Jul 24 1779 to Aug 12 1779

Penobscot Expedition

On August 11, about 250 American militia advanced from their fortified camp and occupied a recently abandoned battery about a quarter mile (400 m)... Read more