answersLogoWhite

0

The Green Mountain Boys was a Vermont militia unit. In the August 1777 Battle of Bennington the Green Mountain Boys assisted the American forces to defeat a detachment of British General John Burgoyne's army led by Lieutenant Colonel Friedrich Baum.

User Avatar

Judson Marks

Lvl 13
3y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What was the militia group that defeated Burgoyne's troops at Bettington Vermont called?

The Green Mountain Boys was a Vermont militia unit. In the August 1777 Battle of Bennington the Green Mountain Boys assisted the American forces to defeat a detachment of British General John Burgoyne's army led by Lieutenant Colonel Friedrich Baum.


Were did the Americans met and defeated General burgoyne's army at?

Burgoyne's ultimate defeat and surrender were at Saratoga, New York. After being cornered there, two battles were fought, Bemis Heights and Frayser's Farm, after which, with supplies exhausted, the British had to surrender. An earlier battle between a detachment of Burgoyne's force and Vermont and New Hampshire militia under John Stark took place at Bennington, Vermont, and was also an American victory. There Stark called out to his men "There they are boys! There's your enemy, and they are ours, or Molly Stark sleeps a widow tonight!".


Who were the leaders of the battle of bennington?

The leaders at the Battle of Bennington were: >> British Gen John Burgoyne with German troops and Indians under he command of Col Frederich Baum. >> Colonial Gen John Stark with Militia under the command of Ethan Allen and Seth Werner.


What has the author George H Jepson written?

George H. Jepson has written: 'Herrick's Rangers' -- subject(s): Bennington, Battle of, N.Y., 1777, History, Regimental histories, Vermont, Vermont. Militia. Herrick's Rangers


What is the name of the militia that warned Washington of Burgoyne's plans to take over Saratoga?

KKK


What militia group prevented General Burgoyne's army's from capturing supplies at a base?

Sons Of Liberty


What has the author John M Burgoyne written?

John M. Burgoyne has written: 'Regimental records of the Bedfordshire Militia from 1759 to 1884' -- subject(s): Great Britain, Great Britain. Army. Bedfordshire Militia 'A short history of the naval and military operations in Egypt from 1798 to 1802'


Who led the green mountain boys a militia until from vermont?

Ethan Allen.


What has the author H C Dennison written?

H. C Dennison has written: 'Mr. H.C. Dennison's resolution, calling on the governor for ... correspondence ... relative to dispatching the militia' -- subject(s): Militia, Vermont, Vermont. Governor (1813-1815 : Chittenden)


What does the battle of marathon describe?

The Athenian militia defeated the the Persian forces of Darius I.


What was the group of patriots soldiers from Vermont led by Ethan Allen?

The Green Mountain Boys was a Vermont militia unit led by Ethan Allen.


Why did Ethan Allen start the green mountain boys?

The Green Mountain Boys were a militia formed to protect Vermont from any and all threats, especially from New York. Vermont was not recognized by the British Crown as a colony, and it was officially the western part of New York, but Vermont wanted to be separate.