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Today in History: American troops retreat from Fort Ticonderoga, sparking outrage

7/6/2025

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On July 6, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War, American troops at Fort Ticonderoga retreated from advancing British forces led by Lieutenant General John Burgoyne. With only 3,000 Continental Army soldiers under General Arthur St. Clair, the Americans withdrew without a formal battle, leading to public outrage over the loss of the strategic fort.

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On July 6, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War, American troops at Fort Ticonderoga retreated from advancing British forces led by Lieutenant General John Burgoyne. With only 3,000 Continental Army soldiers under General Arthur St. Clair, the Americans withdrew without a formal battle, leading to public outrage over the loss of the strategic fort.