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Assault on Fort Griswold
- When
- September 6, 1781
- Where
- Fort Griswold
- Part of
- Battle of Groton Heights
British forces under Arnold attacked Fort Griswold in Groton, engaging militia forces led by Ledyard.
On September 6, 1781, British troops led by Arnold and Eyre engaged Connecticut militia under Ledyard at Fort Griswold. The British forces were more numerous than the American defenders across the Thames River.
Sources
- Battle of Groton Heights Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
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