One hour before sunrise on December 26th, 1776, George Washington crossed the Delaware River, using DURHAM boats, in a surprise attack against the Hessian forces, in a major turning point of the Revolutionary War.

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Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet (Wildwood) 1776

After running aground, the American revolutionary crew of the Nancy(ship) set a trap for the British forces by lighting a fuse to the to the gunpowder stored in the hold and abandoned ship. The British boarded Nancy and the ship exploded

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Seige of Yorktown October 17th 1781

The British forces (under the command of H. Clinton) surrender to George Washington, effectively ending the war and cementing Washington's legacy of commanding, leading, and presiding over the free American country.

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Summer of 1778

Under the orders of George Washington, Benjamin Tallmadge (alias John Bolton) organized the Culper spy ring.

Beginning in late Oct. 1778 through the British surrender this spy ring helped Washington by alerting Washington of surprise attacks.

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DO YOU BELIEVE IN COINCIDENCE?

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