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	Concord, MA - About Concord
		Concord, signifying agreement and harmony, was incorporated as the first inland settlement in Massachusetts through a grant from the Massachusetts General Court dated September 12, 1635.
		As the scene of the first battle of the American Revolutionary War (War for Independence) on April 19, 1775, it is considered the birthplace of the nation, where the “shot heard ‘round the world” for liberty and self government was fired.
		Concord is also a member of the Minute Man Regional School District, with a campus located in neighboring Lexington, offering an alternative high school in Applied Arts and Sciences to residents.
	www.concordnet.org /pages/ConcordMA_WebDocs/about (457 words)

	Battle of Concord - MSN Encarta
		Battle of Concord, first serious engagement of the American Revolution, which followed the American patriot Paul Revere's famous ride warning of British attack.
		The battle was fought at Concord, Massachusetts, on April 19, 1775.
		The battle was significant, not in terms of casualties—more than 270 British and fewer than 100 Americans—but in demonstrating the resolution and fighting power of the Americans.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761555604/Concord_Battle_of.html (326 words)

	Concord Battle of - Search Results - MSN Encarta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Concord, Battle of, first serious engagement of the American War of Independence, which followed the American patriot Paul Revere's famous ride...
		Lexington, Battle of, brief skirmish that marked the first military clash in the American War of Independence.
		Concord is a residential and industrial centre on the Concord River near...
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	Concord Green
		On Easter Sunday, 16 April 1775, Barrett received warning that British regulars were planning to march on Concord to destroy its weapons and supplies in addition to making him a prisoner for his influence in the cause of liberty.
		As the alarm spread, the militia and minutemen from Concord and surrounding towns began to muster at Wright's Tavern, which still stands across the Concord Green/Common from the Colonial Inn.Concord's two minuteman companies and two militia companies were mustered in front of Wright's Tavern.
		Many of the provincial supplies were still hidden in the town-large quantities of powder, musket balls, tents, flour and grain, as well as a number of cannon barrels and carriages-all of which was illegal for the provincials to possess.
	www.justice101us.com /concordgreen.htm (1252 words)

	Important Battles of the American War for Independence (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Battle of Lake Champlain is a jewel to contemplate.
		It is a battle of the weak against the strong, the farmer against the professional soldier.
		His victory at the Battle of Monmouth Court House was a small one, but it gave a boost to American morale, as they applied their lessons learned at Valley Forge from Von Steuben.
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	Education World® - *History : By Region : North America : USA : 18th Century : Wars : Revolutionary War : Battles : ...
		Battle of Concord Profiles the important military figures of the battle and chronicles the events of the confrontation which led to the loss of 95 Americans.
		Battle of Concord - April 19, 1775 Chronicles the battle between Minutemen and the British troops at Concord and includes an account of the battle by Brigadier General Hugh Percy.
		Battle of Lexington and Concord Essay by Tom Chirgwin chronicles the events and profiles the noted military figures associated with the bloody confrontation.
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	The MAPC Region - Concord
		Located at the junction of the Concord /Sudbury/Assabet Rivers, Concord was settled early by the English as a frontier outpost of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and was the first interior, non-tidal town in Massachusetts.
		In the famous Battle of Concord, which ushered in the Revolutionary War, a column of British infantry was badly mauled by colonists during a 16-mile long running battle that saw 273 British and 95 American dead.
		Concord evolved from a frontier town into a prosperous regional center with a mixed society including small yeoman farmers, affluent gentry and immigrants from Italy and Norway.
	www.mapc.org /metro_area/town_pages/concord.html (279 words)

	Concord
		The fourth Concord (CL-10) was launched 15 December 1921 by William Cramp and Sons, Philadelphia, Pa.; sponsored by Miss H. Butterick; and commissioned 3 November 1923, Captain O. Murfin in command.
		Serving as flagship of Commander, Cruiser Division 3, Battle Force, Concord cruised the Pacific from her base at San Diego after early 1932, exercising in the Canal Zone and the Caribbean in 1934.
		On 31 August 1945, Concord stood out from Adak, covered the occupation landings at Ominato, Japan, between 8 and 14 September, and sailed on to Pearl Harbor, the Canal Zone, Boston, and Philadelphia, where she was decommissioned 12 December 1945 and sold 21 January 1947.
	www.history.navy.mil /danfs/c12/concord-iv.htm (546 words)

	Battles of Lexington and Concord at AllExperts
		On the morning of April 18, the day before the battle, Gage ordered a mounted patrol of about 20 men under the command of Major Mitchell of the 5th Regiment into the surrounding country to intercept messengers who might be out on horseback.
		The militiamen of Concord were undecided whether to wait until they could be reinforced by troops from towns nearby, or to stay and defend the town, or to move east and greet the British Army from superior terrain.
		Today, the battle is often cited by those on both sides of gun control and Second Amendment issues in the United States.
	en.allexperts.com /e/b/ba/battles_of_lexington_and_concord.htm (7010 words)

	Lexington and Concord (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Dr. Prescott arrived at Concord three hours ahead of the British (some accounts place his arrival at one to two in the morning which would be earlier still).
		Concord was situated on the East bank of the Concord River.
		Finally, the particular nature of the battle, wherein English troops in the countryside were beset upon by unseen ambushers on all sides, seems to have created within the English General Gage an even greater degree of caution than he had previously exhibited.
	members.aol.com /tjoschultz/lexncon.html (3169 words)

	Department of Military Science - Battle of Lexington & Concord Abstract
		As the British marched towards Concord, the entire countryside had been alerted to their presence, and rebel militia was deployed to meet them.
		The British column then advanced to Concord, and in spreading out to destroy some cannons believed to be at Provincial Colonel Barrett's farm encountered a group of armed militia at Concord North Bridge.
		The short battle at the bridge was a rout, and the British abandoned the bridge, retreating to Concord center.
	www.wpi.edu /Academics/Depts/MilSci/Resources/abslex.html (691 words)

	Naval History/USS Concord CL-10
		The fourth Concord (CI - 10) was launched 16 December 1921 by William Cramp and Sons, Philadelphia, Pa. sponsored by Miss H. Butterick, and commissioned 3 November 1923, Captain O. Murfin in command.
		When the United States entered the war, Concord was at San Diego preparing for a shipyard overhaul which she completed early in February 1942.
		On 31 August 1945, Concord stood out from Adak, covered the occupation landings at Ominato, Japan between 8 and 14 September, and sailed on to Pearl Harbor, the Cunal Zone, Boston, and Philadelphia, where she was decommissioned 12 December 1945 and sold 21 January 1947.
	www.multied.com /Navy/cruiser/Concord.html (510 words)

	The Battles of Lexington and Concord
		For the Revolutionaries the year was marked by the succesfull hemming in of the British at Boston, a very creditable performance at the battle of nearby Bunker Hill, the creation of a national army, and the invasion of Canada.
		This attitude in London not only ensured that the news of Concord and Lexington was received with great surprise, but also meant that Gage had not received the major reinforcements he had called for.
		Operations began with an attempt to seize a cache of arms reported to be at Concord, a town 20 miles from Boston, past the village of Lexington.
	www.laughtergenealogy.com /bin/histprof/misc/lexconcord.html (1033 words)

	Battle of Concord - Search Results - MSN Encarta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The Battle of Concord took place during the American Revolution on April 19, 1775.
		It was the first serious engagement of the revolution, which followed Paul Revere's famous ride warning of a British attack.
		Concord, Battle of, first serious engagement of the American Revolution, which followed the American patriot Paul Revere's famous ride warning of...
	encarta.msn.com /Battle_of_Concord.html (128 words)

	Brandywine Battlefield: Who Were the Minutemen? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		In February of 1775 Concord was one of the first towns to comply with the order to create Minutemen companies out of the militia.
		An officer from the 43rd Regiment of Foot was sent to the North Bridge in Concord with a number of light infantry.
		In the running battle that ensued fifteen miles back to Boston the Massachusetts militia would see their last action as Minutemen in history.
	www.ushistory.org /brandywine/special/art01.htm (612 words)

	L i t t l e M e n \| Marilyn's History Column
		One difference between Lexington and Concord lay in the topography of the land.
		Concord was much hillier, and that gave the colonists an advantage in defending the area.
		Yes, the citizens of Concord could feel pride for driving back the British, but they still lost a fair amount of food and ammunition in the raid.
	members.tripod.com /littlemen/column/battle.html (1055 words)

	Concord Real Estate Resource by REALTORS Lori Wood, GRI & Carol Oman
		Located at the junction of the Concord/Sudbury/Assabet Rivers, Concord was settled early by the English as a frontier outpost of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and was the first interior, non-tidal water town in Massachusetts.
		Concord still retains many well-preserved colonial houses, nine of them on or near Concord green and witnesses of the famous Battle of Concord.
		In this historic battle which ushered in the Revolutionary War, a column of British infantry was badly mauled by colonists during a 16-mile long running battle that saw 273 British and 95 American dead.
	www.loriwood.com /concord.htm (328 words)

	Historic Homes For Sale Middlesex County MA including Arlington, Lexington, Bedford, Concord, Carlisle, Acton, Maynard ...
		Concord still retains many well-preserved colonial houses, several on or near the Concord green and witnesses to the famous Battle of Concord, which ushered in the Revolutionary War.
		Through the years, the people of Concord have carefully preserved the historic and literary aspects of the town and, in addition, have maintained a commitment to the conservation of generous amounts of open space and wilderness areas.
		Proud of its rich cultural heritage, the Concord of today continues to foster the arts, having a chorus, orchestra, band, a theatre group, two art centers and museums, historic houses and a theatre for the performing arts.
	www.historicmahomes.com /concord.htm (319 words)

	Battles of Lexington and Concord - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the second battles of the American Revolutionary War, after Fort William and Mary, and the first with any casualties.
		Rather than turn left towards Concord, Marine Lieutenant Jesse Adair—at the head of two of the advance companies the 4th and 10th regiments light infantry—decided on his own to protect the flank of his troops by first turning right and then leading two companies down the green itself.
		The militiamen of Concord were undecided whether to wait until they could be reinforced by troops from towns nearby, or to stay and defend the town, or to move east and greet the British Army from superior terrain.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Lexington_and_Concord (7229 words)

	The American Revolution (Lexington & Concord)
		Samuel Prescott, the famous “other rider” and Son of Liberty, rides into Concord at 2:30 AM on April 19 to warn the population of the oncoming British presence.
		A horseman by the name of Reuben Brown (a Concord saddle maker) returned from Lexington with an eyewitness account of the first British volley, which had sent him galloping back to Concord.
		Drawing on intensive new research, Fischer guides readers through the world of Boston's revolutionary movement, recreates the fateful events on the eve of battle, and provides a fresh interpretation of the battle that began the war at Lexington and Concord.
	theamericanrevolution.org /battles/bat_lex.asp (1139 words)

	From Revolution to reconstruction: Essays: The Battle of Concord: The Battle of Concord (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		From Revolution to reconstruction: Essays: The Battle of Concord: The Battle of Concord
		Concord is a village twenty miles northwest of Boston, and was the objective of a British expedition in 1775 that opened the War of Independence with the Battle of Lexington and Concord.
		At Concord's North Bridge the growing American forces inflicted fourteen casualties on a British platoon, and about noon Smith began marching his forces back to Boston.
	odur.let.rug.nl /~usa/E/concord/concorxx.htm (286 words)

	Battle of Concord Dawn - Wookieepedia, the Star Wars Wiki
		The Battle of Concord Dawn was a battle of the Mandalorian Civil War.
		The splinter Mandalorian Death Watch, lead by Vizsla, attacked the planet Concord Dawn, which held a large population of Mandalorians loyal to the "True Mandalorian" faction lead by Mandalore Jaster Mereel (who had been born on Concord Dawn, and had once been the planet's leader).
		As such, the homestead was destroyed, and the Protector killed by the Death Watch — along with almost all of his family.
	starwars.wikia.com /wiki/Battle_of_Concord_Dawn (233 words)

	Revolutionary War Battles
		In 1711, land was purchased for a Common at the junction of the Concord, Bedford and Boston roads.
		Follow-up: Following the battle Fort Lee on the west bank of the Hudson was abandoned and Washington and the Continental Arm retreated to the Delaware.
		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.
	webpages.charter.net /wisconsinlegion-7thdistrict/Rev_War_Battles.htm (13295 words)

	Battle of Concord
		That scion of a heroic family, who had battled with the French and Indians in recent wars, seized the bell-rope and rung out such a vehement alarm that the villagers were all aroused from their slumbers, and soon filled the streets.
		Men from Lincoln, Acton and other places hurried toward Concord, and in the gray of early morning these, with the local Minute-men, were drawn up in battle array on the Common, under the general command of Colonel James Barrett, a soldier of the French and Indian war.
		Guards were placed at the bridges which spanned Concord River, a sinuous, sluggish stream, and at the centre of the village; and some militia were sent toward Lexington to gain information about the invading regulars, of whom they had uncertain stories.
	www.publicbookshelf.com /public_html/Our_Country_vol_2/battlecon_fi.html (1162 words)

	Battle at the Old North Bridge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Gage ordered that soldiers be sent to arrest the men, after which the solders, stationed in Boston, were to continue to Concord to seize and destroy the military supplies that the colonists were keeping there.
		Upon hearing that the British were coming, the Concord townsfolk had gone about hiding as much of their ammunition as they could.
		Whoever fired first, it remains true that these battles marked the first time that colonists fired on the British army - an act of treason in the eyes of the British, and an act sparked the American revolution.
	www.mountalverniahs.org /Mahs/Hist-Lit10/OldNorth/Battle-2.htm (531 words)

	The Battle of Concord Lexington
		Paul Revere and William Dawes rode to warn the villages on the route to Concord and the Congress.
		Gage determined to send a force to seize the weapons and ammunition held by the Congress in the armoury at Concord some 15 miles from Boston.
		The troops marched on to Concord where such supplies as had not been removed were destroyed.
	www.britishbattles.com /concord-lexington.htm (726 words)

	The Revolutionary War (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The most important battles are the battle of Bunker Hill, New York, Trenton, Searatoga, Concord and Lexington And Yorktown.
		The first battle of the Revolutionary War was the Battle of Concord and Lexington.
		Another battle, the battle of New York is also very impotrant battle.The Americans stragitey during this battle important they first drove Washington off Long Island, then to lower Harlem.
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