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The Battle of Springfield. By : John G., Gavin, Kirsten, Anthony . wounded, killed, or missing. Americans. British. Killed:25 Wounded:234 Missing:48. Killed:13 W ounded:49 Missing:9. Facts. The British retreated after burning down Springfield.
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TheBattle of Springfield By: John G., Gavin, Kirsten, Anthony
wounded, killed, or missing Americans British Killed:25 Wounded:234 Missing:48 • Killed:13 • Wounded:49 • Missing:9
Facts • The British retreated after burning down Springfield. • Springfield was known as the “forgotten battle” because all the major battles moved south. • The battle took place June 23, 1780.
Facts continued • Greene used the same defense that later served him well in south places. • General Greene had only about 1,500 Americansoldiers. • A group of 6,000 Hessian soldiers attack the town of Springfield.