... from the declaration of war on the American colonies by King George III in 1775, to the American victory at Trenton in late 1776. General George Washington led an army of everyday men, untrained, inexperienced, and out manned. The British redcoats, led by General William Howe, were the best fighters in the ... of their defenses on that. Against orders, they decided to put their main fort on Breed's Hill, rather than Bunker Hill. The men started digging a square fortification about 130 feet on the sides with ditches at the bottom. However, the British did notice the work on Breed's Hill. ...

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... Township was gradually divided and portions of the area went to other municipalities. But the township is still one of the largest in the State with some twenty-seven square miles (Woodbridge). George Washington also stayed in Woodbridge, at the Cross Keys Tavern on his way to be inaugurated in New York City ( Mc Ewen and Troeger 16). The Cross Keys Tavern ... ...

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