British Lose the Battle of Great Bridge: Virginia Is Free
Patriot militia routed British regulars and Loyalist troops at Great Bridge near Norfolk, forcing the last royal governor to flee Virginia aboard a warship. The lopsided victory secured the largest and most populous colony for the radical cause without a single American death in combat.
December 9, 1775
251 years ago
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What Else Happened on December 9
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