Siege of British-occupied Newport
- When
- August 1778
- Where
- Newport, Aquidneck Island
- Part of
- Battle of Rhode Island
Sullivan's Continental and militia forces besieged British troops occupying Newport on Aquidneck Island before choosing to lift the siege.
Continental Army and militia forces commanded by Major-General John Sullivan had been on Aquidneck Island besieging British forces occupying Newport, Rhode Island. They chose to lift the siege and planned to withdraw to the northern part of Aquidneck Island. Sullivan's plan envisioned the Americans crossing to the island's eastern shore from Tiverton while French troops staged from Conanicut Island, cutting off a British detachment at Butts Hill.
Sources
- Battle of Rhode Island Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
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