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The attack on Fort George 1
On July 19th, 1779, approximately 40 American vessels left Boston to fight the British at Castine. Despite their lack of experience and heavy losses, the American Marines stormed a 100 foot cliff to push back the British military machine.
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Contributors
Other : Maine Public Broadcasting
Other : Maine Public Broadcasting Network
Subjects
Penobscot Expedition, 1779
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783
History - Revolutionary War
Geographical Area
Town : Castine
Publisher
Maine Public Broadcasting
Source
Maine Public Broadcasting: Home -- The Story of Maine, Episode 402, “The Penobscot Expedition and the Revolution”
Coverage
1775-01-01 -- 1783-01-01
Publication Date
1775-01-01 -- 1783-01-01
2004-01-01
Collection
MPBN: Home Series
Rights
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
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