Battle of Newtown

The Battle of Newtown, fought on August 22, 1779, during the American Revolutionary War, was a significant conflict in the Sullivan Expedition. General John Sullivan led American troops against the Iroquois Confederacy in New York, aiming to weaken British alliances with Native Americans. The battle resulted in a decisive American victory, with Sullivan's forces destroying Iroquois villages and crops, which aimed to disrupt enemy support. This action contributed to the broader strategy of diminishing British resources and securing the frontier for the expanding American colonies. It demonstrated the growing military capability of the Continental Army in the war effort.