Saturday, May 20, 2006

This Day in History: May 20

On this day in 1778, British forces from Philadelphia attempt to trap 2,200 Continentals defending Valley Forge led by Marquis de Lafayette. Lafayette, through skillful maneuvering, avoids the entrapment and the destruction of his forces. The encounter takes place at Barren Hill, now known as Lafayette Hill, just northwest of Philadelphia.
I'm sure those who sacrificed their all for Liberty would be proud, damned proud, of their beneficiaries.

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1 comment:

  1. E. David Quammen5/20/2006 11:22 AM

    "I'm sure those who sacrificed their all for Liberty would be proud, damned proud, of their beneficiaries."

    Have a feeling the Patriot's thoughts would be more along other lines. The term 'b*tch slap' comes to mind.

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