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2. I guess the biggest shock to the Brits, was waking up one fine morning and seeing cannons

Reply to ificandream (Original post)

Sun Feb 20, 2022, 01:21 AM

Feb 2022

from Fort Ticonderoga. They were set on the hill overlooking at Boston Harbor, pointed in the direction of the King's ships.

The Brits pulled up anchor and left the harbor.

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