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Photographer: Allen C. Browne
Taken: November 13, 2012
Caption: Heat of Battle
Additional Description: More than 10,000 men battled here, sweltering in heavy uniforms.The British veteran force of 4,500, commanded by General Robert Ross, had marched for four days carrying loaded packs in near 100-degree heat.

Brigadier General William H. Winder commanded about 6,000 Americans, including 1,000 regulars, 400 Chesapeake Flotilla crewmen, 114 marines, and inexperienced militia.Close-up of Gerry Embleton painting on marker
Submitted: August 3, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
Database Locator Identification Number: p281131
File Size: 1.220 Megabytes

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