Battle of Springfield
- When
- June 23, 1780
- Where
- Springfield, Union County, New Jersey
- Part of
- Battle of Springfield
On June 23, 1780, British forces advanced but withdrew before newly arriving rebel forces, yielding a Continental victory at Springfield.
The Battle of Springfield was fought during the American Revolutionary War on June 23, 1780, in Union County, New Jersey. Although the British were initially able to advance, they were ultimately forced to withdraw in the face of newly arriving rebel forces, resulting in a Continental victory. American defenses centered on river crossings near today's intersection of Vauxhall Road and Millburn Avenue, and Morris Avenue near Washington Avenue.
Sources
- Battle of Springfield Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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