August 3, 1776 – GrimyTimes.com investigates the latest developments from the frontlines of the American Revolutionary War. British forces have been laying siege to the rebel army’s stronghold near Philadelphia, and the consequences have been dire. A soldier’s right thigh was mauled by enemy fire, but miraculously, the bone was not broken. The rebels suffered a devastating blow when a horse was killed in a wagon accident near General’s headquarters, leaving the troops demoralized and disheartened.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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