... , immediately put Knox in control of the ultimately successful expedition, thus making a name of both Knox and himself. Henry Knox was also believed to have saved the day at Dorchester heights towards the beginning of the war, helping Washington best Howe and his regulars, despite, "insufficient arms and ammunition, inefficient shelter, sickness, inexperienced officers, lack of discipline, clothing and money ... ...

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... 14,000 man army and trying to secure urgently needed power and other supplies. Early in March 1776, using cannon brought down from Ticonderoga by Henry Knox, Washington occupied Dorchester Heights, effectively commanding the city and forcing the British to evacuate on March 17. He moved to defeat New York City against the combined land and seas forces of Sir William ... ...

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... Arnold differed in opinions and resulted not only in a shaky loss to Gates but also a relief of duties to Arnold. The second battle of Saratoga began on October 7 at Bemis Heights when British Major General Burgoyne took his useless and tired men to attack, as his devised plan should have went, but ended in a defeat on him by Gates and his ... ...

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