"The Battle of the Kegs"

The Battle of the Kegs, fought in 1778 during the American Revolutionary War, was a naval confrontation in Philadelphia. American colonists used unmanned, armed floating barrels (kegs) to challenge British ships patrolling the Delaware River, aiming to disrupt British supply lines and demonstrate resistance. These kegs were launched at British vessels, sometimes with explosives, representing an innovative form of guerrilla warfare. The event highlighted early American ingenuity and psychological tactics, although it did not significantly alter the war's course. It remains a notable example of unconventional American resistance during the revolution.