Daring and aggressive, Wayne quickly rose in responsibilities and commands. He quickly gained the nickname "Mad Anthony" for his audacity and outbursts of temper. In a brilliantly planned and executed attack on June 15, 1779, his 1300 men captured the British fort and garrison at Stony Point in the Hudson Highlands of New York. [More]
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
This Day in History: June 15
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