Battle of Newtown (1779 AD)

Battle of Newtown (Side A vs Iroquois) took place in 1779 AD during American Revolutionary War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1779 AD
• Date: 1779-08-29
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: American Revolutionary War
• Side B: Iroquois
• Commanders (A): John Sullivan, James Clinton, Enoch Poor, Edward Hand, William Maxwell
• Commanders (B): John Butler, Walter Butler, Sayenqueraghta, Cornplanter, Joseph Brant
• Casualties: approx. 8 killed 31 wounded12 Iroquois & 3 Rangers killed 9 Iroquois & 3 Rangers wounded 2 Rangers captured
• Outcome: American victory
• Coordinates: 42.045°, -76.733°

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