April 20, 1775: The Redcoat Army Retreated to Charlestown
On April 19, 1775, 700 British regulars, led by Lt. Col. Francis Smith and marine Maj. John Pitcairn, invaded the countryside intending to confiscate rebel artillery hidden in Concord. On the way, th ...
Lexington 1775: “Let It Begin Here”
On this date in 1775, 240 redcoats, part of the 700 troops headed for Concord, diverted to Lexington Green. They confronted less than 80 Lexington militiamen, led by Captain John Parker, who had been ...