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Today in History: Patriots Capture Fort Ticonderoga in Surprise Attack

5/10/2025

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On May 10, 1775, Patriot forces led by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold captured Fort Ticonderoga in New York. This surprise attack against a small British garrison occurred without significant injury. The captured cannons were later transported to Boston, aiding the Continental Army in breaking the standoff during the Siege of Boston.

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On May 10, 1775, Patriot forces led by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold captured Fort Ticonderoga in New York. This surprise attack against a small British garrison occurred without significant injury. The captured cannons were later transported to Boston, aiding the Continental Army in breaking the standoff during the Siege of Boston.