Scott here with another episode of the History and Plug podcast.

After a series of military defeats over the winter of 1776 to 1777, British military leaders

developed a bold plan to gain control of the Hudson River and divide New England from the rest

of the American colonies in the onset of the Revolutionary War. Three armies would

converge on Albany, one under Lieutenant General John Bergoin, moving south from Quebec, one under

General William Howe moving north from New York City, and the third under Lieutenant Colonel

Baramore St. Ledger can be east from Lake Ontario along the Mohawk River. Fort Stanwyx

lay directly on the path of St. Ledger's forces, making it a key

defensive position for the Continental Army. By delaying St. Ledger's troops enforcing a retreat,

the garrison stand at Fort Stanwigs, contributed to a burgoyne surrender at the Battle of Saratoga

a month later, a major turning point in the course of the war. To look at this battle. We're joined by today's guest, William Kidder, author of Defending Fort Stanwicks,

a story of the New York Frontier in the American Revolution. He offers an account of life

in and around the fort in the months leading up to the siege, detailing the lives of soldiers

and their families, civilians, and the American Indian people's, with a focus on both the mundane

aspects of military life and the courageous actions that earn a distinction.

We look at the stories of local men and women, both white and Indian, who helped the fort's defense before, during, and after the siege, and showcased an exciting, overlooked story of bravery

and cooperation on New York's frontier during the American Revolution. Hope you enjoyed this

discussion.

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