Burning of Fairfield (1779)
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The Burning of Fairfield refers to the action of the American Revolutionary War at Fairfield, Connecticut on July 7, 1779 after a British landing force under the command of General William Tryon attacked the town, engaged and dispersed its militia forces, and burned down the vast majority of its buildings.[2] Much of the action took place in areas that are now part of Bridgeport, Southport, and Westport.
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Burning of Fairfield | |||||||
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Part of the American Revolutionary War and Tryon's raid | |||||||
H.E. Major General William Tryon, former Governor of New York and commander of all British forces in Long Island during the revolution | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United States | Great Britain | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Col. Samuel Whiting[1] Lt. Isaac Jarvis |
Maj. Gen. William Tryon Brig. Gen. George Garth Cmdre. George Collier | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
4th Regiment of Connecticut Militia |
800 (Tryon's initial force) 1,700 (Garth's reinforcements) | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
10 Killed 2 Wounded 6 Captured |
11 Killed 44 Wounded 6 MIA |
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