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	Battle of Bennington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		On August 13, 1777, en route to Bennington, Baum learned of the arrival in the area of 1,500 New Hampshire militiamen under the command of General John Stark.
		The American victory at Bennington also galvanized the rebels and was a catalyst for French involvement in the war.
		The battle is further commemorated by the 306-foot (93 m) tall Bennington Battle Monument in Old Bennington.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Bennington (787 words)

	Historical newsletter put out jointly by the Town of Hoosick and the Hoosick Township Historical Society
		The consensus that emerged from the Hoosick Township Historical Society’s Symposium on the Battle of Bennington, among all three of the presenters, is that at least in this region, the conflict we call the Revolutionary War had more of the character of a civil war than of a revolutionary war.
		Bennington had proposed the monument to be located at the site of the storehouse back in 1875, of which the New York government surely was aware, but New York as a whole was more interested in the great victory at Saratoga than in the preliminary victories at Fort Stanwix, Oriskany and Bennington.
		The Battle of Bennington on August 16 was disastrous for the Loyalists.
	www.hoosickhistory.com /shortstories/battlesymposium.htm (5059 words)

	A0060 Flag (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Bennington Flag is instantly recognizable for its unusual design features: the "76" in the canton, seven-pointed stars, and the use of white stripes for the outer bars rather than red.
		Since the Bennington Flag was glued into a bronze and plate-glass frame almost immediately after its arrival at the museum in 1926, scientific analysis of the fibers was not possible until after it was removed for conservation in 1995.
		The Battle of Plattsburg was a pivotal victory for American land and naval forces, eliminating the British presence on Lake Champlain and forcing the British troops to retreat towards the Canadian border.
	www.benningtonmuseum.com /vewebsite/exhibit1/e10002a.htm (1117 words)

	Bennington Battle Monument - www.HistoricVermont.org/Bennington (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The tallest structure in Vermont commemorates the Battle of Bennington,
		Bennington is centered around the junction of US Route 7 and State Route 9 in the southwest corner of Vermont.
		The Bennington Battle Monument is located at t he head of Monument Avenue on Monument Circle.
	www.historicvermont.org /bennington (314 words)

	The American Revolution (Bennington)
		Baum set out on the forty-mile trek to Bennington on August 11, but the unmounted cavalrymen in their cumbersome uniforms (plus Baum's strict adherence to European military formalities) slowed the march.
		Baum himself died in the battle, which Stark would later describe as "one continuous clap of thunder," which lasted two hours before the hill was finally taken.
		While I was studying this battle, I had trouble understanding some of the details regarding the terrain and the layout of the land.
	theamericanrevolution.org /battles/bat_benn.asp (758 words)

	Preserve America Community: Bennington, Vermont
		Bennington, Vermont (population 15,473) was chartered and named in 1749 by New Hampshire Governor Benning Wentworth, the first town in the territory now known as Vermont.
		This militia later played a crucial role at the Battle of Bennington on August 16, 1777, a prelude to the surrender of British General John Burgoyne at Saratoga, leading directly to the success of the Revolution.
		Bennington's long tradition of manufacturing was stimulated by the availability of both water power and natural resources.
	www.preserveamerica.gov /benningtonVT.html (340 words)

	Historic Old Bennington, Vermont - A Site on a Revolutionary War Road Trip
		Behind the cemetery is the Bennington Museum The museum contains many artifacts from the revolutionary war period including the Bennington Battle flag, which is thought to be oldest stars and stripes in existence.
		Aided by men from Bennington, a brave defense was made without bloodshed proving to be a declaration of the independence of the state of Vermont, July 19, 1771.
		Troops marched from Manchester, Vermont to the Battle of Bennington in 1777 and teams and stages transported freight and passengers.
	www.revolutionaryday.com /usroute7/bennington/default.htm (1597 words)

	Community Profile - Bennington
		Bennington is one of Vermont's oldest and most historic towns.
		Ethan Allen arrived in Bennington about 1769 and took leadership of a group of new settlers to defend the lands against officials of New York, which claimed the same territory.
		Their victory at the Battle of Bennington on Aug. 16, 1777, was a prelude to the surrender of British General John Burgoyne at Saratoga, which led directly to the Revolution's success.
	www.southernvermontahec.org /rotation_site_list/profile_bennington.html (296 words)

	Bennington Vermont Real Estate town travel and tourism VT History Bennington VT USA
		The historic town of Bennington in southwestern Vermont was chartered in 1749 and grew on the shores of the Walloomsac River.
		Bennington is a commercial center for the surrounding agricultural area and comprises the villages of Bennington, Old Bennington, and North Bennington.
		Bennington is named for Benning Wentworth, a British governor of New Hampshire, and is home to the William H. Morse State Airport, The Bennington Banner daily newspaper, and Pennysaver Press weekly newspaper are published here.
	www.vtliving.com /towns/bennington (387 words)

	The Battle of Bennington
		At the last moment Baum’s objective was changed to the town of Bennington on the basis of reports of quantities of supplies being held there.
		Prior to the battle a serious clash was impending between Congress and the New Hampshire Council over Stark’s refusal to comply with the instructions issued by Schuyler to bring his brigade into the army on the Hudson.
		Bennington was a major battle in establishing the ability of the Americans to hold their own against regular European troops.
	www.britishbattles.com /battle-bennington.htm (963 words)

	The Patriot Resource: Battle of Saratoga
		Bennington was a last minute objective after intelligence was received that only 300 to 400 militia guarded a supply depot there.
		Colonel Warner had received General Stark's order on the 14th, but many of his men were out on patrol, so he did not leave until the morning of August 15th with his 350 men.
		With the sounds of battle on both sides of them, the Tories, Canadians and Indians retreated, while Baum managed to hold the main position for two hours.
	www.patriotresource.com /battles/saratoga/page7.html (592 words)

	Bennington Battle Monument - www.HistoricVermont.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		In 1876, the Vermont General Assembly passed an act establishing the Bennington Battle Monument Association as an outgrowth of the Bennington Historical Society.
		The Bennington Battle Monument is 306 feet 4 and 1/2 inches tall; the cornerstone was laid in 1887, and the monument completed and dedicated in 1891.
		The items are indicative of the social, geographical and economic factors that occurred over a span of 114 years; from the Battle of Bennington in 1777 until the completion of the Monument in 1891.
	www.dhca.state.vt.us /HistoricSites/html/bennington3.html (737 words)

	Bennington Banner - Celebrating Bennington Battle Day recalls some monumental discord (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Celebrating Bennington Battle Day has become such an important annual event that it's worth some reflection on the origin of that largest of all local memorials, that tallest of Vermont structures, the Bennington Battle Monument.
		The Bennington Battle inflicted such physical and psychic damage to the forces of British General John Burgoyne, who had been marching south along the Champlain Valley, that his surrender at Stillwater paved the way for the French to join the American cause.
		The key figure, as noted, was Hiland Hall, a native of North Bennington, who had served for 10 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, was sent to California by President Millard Fillmore as federal land commissioner and was elected to two terms as governor of Vermont in 1858 and 1859.
	www.benningtonbanner.com /letters/ci_4160443 (858 words)

	Bennington Vermont, a Walking Tour
		Built in the late 1880's, this monument is a dedication to the famous Battle of Bennington that took place during the Revolutionary war in 1777.
		For almost a century the battle was celebrated annually in the Old State Arms House Hotel which was also located on this sight.
		The Bennington Battle Monument, dedicated to the famous Battle of Bennington that took place during the Revolutionary war in 1777, is a 306' stone obelisk opened to the public in 1891.
	www.bennington.com /chamber/walking/monumentdescription.html (372 words)

	The Battle of Bennington - August 16, 1777 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Bennington, Vermont is a few miles east of Walloomsac.
		The Battle of Bennington took place on August 16, 1777 between a British raiding party and colonialist militiamen.
		The Continental victory at the Battle of Bennington spread through the Colonies and the morale of the Continentals was increased.
	www.vtgunsmiths.com /gmbsc/benningt.html (268 words)

	Bennington, Vermont (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		"Bennington" became the name associated with the battle because it was (and is) the largest town in the immediate area.
		Also, capturing the rebel military stores located at Bennington was the ultimate objective of General Burgoyne's force, so it stands to reason that the notorious battle took on that name.
		The battle near Bennington was probably the most important battle of the Revolution.
	www.nwta.com /couriers/8-96/bennington.html (414 words)

	Bennington Historical Flags from Eagle Flag of America
		The Battle of Bennington Flag flew over the military stores in Bennington, Vermont, on August 16, 1777.
		The original Battle of Bennington Flag is preserved in the Bennington, Vermont Museum.
		The Bennington flag is sometimes referred to as the "76" flag.
	www.eagleflag.com /hist/bennington.html (113 words)

	Bennington Battle Monument - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Bennington Battle Monument is a 306' stone obelisk located at 15 Monument Circle, in Bennington, Vermont, very close to the Catamount Tavern where Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys dwelt, and up the street from Robert Frost's grave.
		While the battle is recognized as the Battle of Bennington, it actually occurred over the state line, in New York.
		One which called for a slender stone column only 100 feet tall was showcased during the battle's centennial celebration, which was attended by President Rutherford B. Hayes.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bennington_Battle_Monument (317 words)

	Bennington Battle Monument - www.HistoricVermont.org/Bennington (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		With reports that substantial stores were in the Bennington area, two of Burgoyne’s units (under the command of Lieutenant Colonels Friedrich Baum and Heinrich von Breymann) of approximately 700 British, Indian, Loyalist and German mercenaries headed for the arsenal depot located at the present Monument site.
		Under Stark’s command was the entire Bennington force, consisting of approximately 2,000 Vermont, New Hampshire and Berkshire County (Massachusetts) volunteers, most of whom were untrained.
		The Bennington Battle Monument is located at the head of Monument Avenue on Monument Circle.
	www.historicvermont.org /bennington/bennington.html (468 words)

	Vermont History: The Battle of Bennington (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The monument in Bennington, with Seth Warner on guard in front, stands on the site of the armory Baum had been sent to capture.
		Bennington Battle Day is observed each August 16.
		The restored "Fort at No. 4" at Charlestown is the fort from which Stark and his troops departed for Bennington.
	www.virtualvermont.com.cob-web.org:8888 /history/benbattle.html (644 words)

	References for Battles and Skirmishes in 1777
		Arndt, Karl J.R. "New Hampshire and the Battle of Bennington: Colonel Baum's Mission and Bennington Defeat as Reported by a German Officer under Burgoyne's Command." Historical New Hampshire, 32 (Winter 1977), pp.
		Coburn, Frank W. The Centennial History of the Battle of Bennington, compiled from the most reliable sources, and fully illustrated with original documents and entertaining anecdotes.
		The Battle of Cooch's Bridge, Delaware, September 3, 1777; Including: Campaigns by which it was Preceded and Followed; Claims as to the First Use of the Stars and Stripes; Traditions Which Surrounded the Battle; Pencader's Oath of Fidelity of 1778.
	www.revwar75.com /battles/ref1777.htm (2804 words)

	Bennington Battle Day and Festivities - Bennington, Vermont
		A group wishing to commemorate the Battle of Bennington decided a monument should be erected at the storage site of the military supplies which had been the objective of the Battle.
		Bennington Battle Day is celebrated by Benningtonians and visitors alike each August.
		This year commemorates the 40th year that the Bennington Fire Department will hold its annual Bennington Battle Day parade which will be held on August 13th, 2006 at 12:30pm in downtown Bennington.
	www.bennington.com /attractions/events/battleday.html (260 words)

	Bennington, New Hampshire
		Origin: Taken from portions of Hancock, Greenfield, Deering, and Francestown, the town was named in commemoration of the Battle of Bennington, fought on August 14-16, 1777, near Bennington, Vermont.
		Bennington's 2000 population was more than double that of 1950, going from 593 residents in 1950 to 1,401 in 2000, a total increase of 808 residents.
		The 2004 Census estimate for Bennington was 1,450 residents, ranking 161st among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
	www.nhes.state.nh.us /elmi/htmlprofiles/bennington.html (330 words)

	The Battle of Bennington
		The Battle of Bennington took place on August 16, 1777 in a village now called Walloomsac, New York.
		By the time the battle ended, about 700 British soldiers were taken prisoner and around 200 of them were killed.
		The Battle of Bennington is commemorated by two things: a historical park near Walloomsac (where the battle took place) and by a 306-foot obelisk at the village of Old Bennington located in Vermont.
	darter.ocps.net /classroom/revolution/benn.htm (303 words)

	Battle of Saratoga
		The Battle of Saratoga in September of 1777 was a major victory for the American forces and a turning point of the war.
		Battle of Brandywine and then the Battle of Germantown.
		He attacked again at the Battle of Bennington, and was again driven back.
	www.kidport.com /RefLib/UsaHistory/AmericanRevolution/Saratoga.htm (232 words)

	BENNINGTON BATTLE PROGRAM
		This decisive battle affected the outcome of the Battle of Saratoga on October 17th, widely recognized as the turning point of the American Revolution.
		The Battle of Bennington (August 16, 1777) was an important battle during the American Revolution in which British forces were defeated by American troops.
		On August 13, 1777, en route to Bennington, Baum learned of the arrival in the area of 1,500 New Hampshire militia under the command of Gen. John Stark.
	www.gardenbooks.org /PROGRAMB.HTM (855 words)

	The Battle of Germantown
		The French were more impressed by the ability of the Americans to raise their army and deliver an attack on the British than by its lack of success.
		The noteworthy feature of the battle was the failure of the British commanders to exploit their battlefield success by pursuing and destroying the defeated American force.
		The Americans particularly suffered at Germantown from the perennial difficulty of 18th Century armies to re-supply their troops during battle, many of the regiments running out of ammunition.
	www.britishbattles.com /germantown.htm (984 words)

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