Battle of Rhode Island (Battle of Quaker Hill)
- When
- August 29, 1778
- Where
- Aquidneck Island (Rhode Island)
- Part of
- Battle of Rhode Island
The inconclusive battle was fought on August 29, 1778, with naval bombardment, repulsed assaults, and the 1st Rhode Island Regiment's notable participation.
The Battle of Rhode Island, also known as the Battle of Quaker Hill, took place on August 29, 1778. By 10 a.m., HMS Sphynx, HMS Vigilant, and HMS Spitfire Galley bombarded Greene's troops on the American right flank. Smith's probing attack was repulsed by Glover's troops, and German troops were repulsed three times at Leigh Heights by Major Ward's 1st Rhode Island Regiment. The battle was also notable for the predominantly Black 1st Rhode Island Regiment under Colonel Christopher Greene.
Sources
- Battle of Rhode Island Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
- Aquidneck Island Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-13
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