Continental withdrawal from Aquidneck Island
- When
- Night of August 30, 1778
- Where
- Aquidneck Island to Bristol and Tiverton
- Part of
- Battle of Rhode Island
After the inconclusive battle, Continental forces withdrew to Bristol and Tiverton on the night of August 30, leaving Aquidneck Island under British control.
The battle ended inconclusively, but Continental forces then chose to withdraw further to the mainland, leaving Aquidneck Island including Newport in British hands. The withdrawal to Bristol and Tiverton occurred on the night of August 30, 1778. Pigot was harshly criticized by Clinton for failing to await the relief force, which might have entrapped the Americans on the island. The British did not abandon Newport until October 1779.
Sources
- Battle of Rhode Island Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
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