Ridgefield in the Revolution

Only inland battle in CT - 1777. Tier 1 - A deep well of the Revolution.

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[Verified] On April 27, 1777, roughly 700 militia under Generals Wooster and Arnold met Tryon's force retreating from Danbury. Wooster was mortally wounded leading a rear-guard attack. - ConnecticutHistory.org

[Verified] Arnold had his horse shot from under him and narrowly escaped capture. The battle was the only significant inland engagement fought in Connecticut. - American Battlefield Trust

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