British troops and loyalists fled Boston ... bloodshed and then revolution, on this day in history, March 17, 1776. "Surely it is the Lord's doings and it is marvelous in our eyes," patriot ...

The British army and navy ... defeat of George Washington's army in New York City on this day in history, August 22, 1776. "A naval spectacle of more than 90 vessels filled the Narrows [of ...