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American Revolutionary War: The Burning of Falmouth (now Portland, Maine).
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American Revolutionary War
1775–1783 American war of independence from Great Britain
The American Revolutionary War, also known as the Revolutionary War or American War of Independence, was the armed conflict that comprised the final eight years of the broader American Revolution, in which American Patriot forces organized as the Continental Army and commanded…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Burning of Falmouth
1775 bombardment of Falmouth, Massachusetts by Royal Navy ships
The Burning of Falmouth was an attack by a fleet of Royal Navy vessels on the town of Falmouth, Massachusetts. The fleet was commanded by Captain Henry Mowat. The attack began with a naval bombardment which included incendiary shot, followed by a landing party meant to complete…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Portland, Maine
Most populous city in Maine, United States
Portland is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Maine and the seat of Cumberland County. Portland's population was 68,408 at the 2020 census. The Greater Portland metropolitan area has a population of approximately 550,000 people, making it by far Maine’s most populous…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)