Burning of Fairfield (1779 AD)

Burning of Fairfield took place in 1779 AD during American Revolutionary War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1779 AD
• Date: 1779-07-07
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: American Revolutionary War
• Commanders (A): Col. Samuel Whiting, Lt. Isaac Jarvis
• Commanders (B): Maj. Gen. William Tryon, Brig. Gen. George Garth, Cmdre. George Collier
• Casualties: approx. 10 Killed 2 Wounded 6 Captured11 Killed 44 Wounded 6 MIA
• Outcome: British tactical victory Near total destruction of Fairfield
• Coordinates: 41.176°, -73.272°

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