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Today in History: British Reinforcements Halt Patriot Assault on Fort Cumberland

11/29/2025

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On November 29, 1776, British reinforcements thwarted an American Patriot attempt to capture Fort Cumberland in Nova Scotia. Led by militia commander Jonathan Eddy, the Patriots aimed to extend the Revolutionary War into Canada. However, the British successfully repelled the assault, maintaining control of the strategically significant fort.

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On November 29, 1776, British reinforcements thwarted an American Patriot attempt to capture Fort Cumberland in Nova Scotia. Led by militia commander Jonathan Eddy, the Patriots aimed to extend the Revolutionary War into Canada. However, the British successfully repelled the assault, maintaining control of the strategically significant fort.