Stony Point Over UK in Weekend Battle (Again)
by Loisa Fenichell
The terrain was rocky and the weather was miserable. But the 1,350 American troops at Stony Point had an almost 2 to 1 numerical advantage over the the British as well as the element of surprise: American General Anthony Wayne was set to lead a surprise attack on the British encampment. The 1779 Battle of Stony Point was re-staged last weekend with cannons, authentic clothing and equipment and a few lemonade toasts to King George III.
