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Episode 3 of 4

Diversionary Fire Against Verplanck's Point

When
16 July 1779
Where
Stony Point, firing toward Verplanck's Point across the Hudson
Part of
Capture of Stony Point

Putnam opened diversionary fire against Verplanck's Point as the assault began, distracting the British until morning; Wayne's cannons later fired at long range without effect.

Putnam began diversionary fire against Verplanck's Point shortly after the assault on Stony Point started, successfully distracting the British until morning. On the morning of the 16th, Wayne's forces turned Stony Point's captured cannons against Verplanck's, but the long-range fire did no significant damage.

Sources

  1. Battle of Stony Point Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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