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   The Battle of the Short Hills (also known as the Battle of Metuchen Meetinghouse and other names) was a conflict between a Continental Army force commanded by Brigadier General William Alexander ("Lord Stirling"), and an opposing British force commanded by Lieutenant General William Howe.

   • Date: June 26, 1777
   • Location: Scotch Plains, New Jersey

   • Result: British victory

2. revolutionarywar.us › year-1777 › battle-short-hillsBattle of Short Hills • American Revolutionary War

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   The Battle of Short Hills was also known as the Battle of Metuchen Meetinghouse and other names. was a conflict between a Continental Army force commanded by Brigadier General William Alexander ("Lord Stirling"), and an opposing British force commanded by Lieutenant General William Howe.

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   What was the name of the Battle of Short Hills?

   • The Battle of Short Hills was also known as the Battle of Metuchen Meetinghouse and other names. was a conflict between a Continental Army force commanded by Brigadier General William Alexander ("Lord Stirling"), and an opposing British force commanded by Lieutenant General William Howe.

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   What happened at the end of the Battle of the Short Hills?

   • At the end of the Battle of the Short Hills,American troops retreated through Scotch Plainsen route to their camp at Middlebrook, pursued by British troops. During the retreat, a cannonball struck the side of this house.

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   What is Short Hills?

   • Short Hills is made up of approximately 3,482 acres of mixed pine/hardwood, and 750 acres of open land that has been farmed in the past. The property is also noted for a high percentage of karst topography (rocky outcroppings) which contributes substantially to water quality and cave habitat.

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   Why did Washington move his army out of the hills?

   • Washington's forward divisions, including that of Lord Stirling, shadowed this British movement, and Washington moved his main army out of the hills. Howe seized on this opportunity. On June 26, Howe marched two columns of troops out in an attempt to cut Washington off from the high ground.

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   The battle took place on June 26, 1777, at Scotch Plains and Edison, New Jersey, during the American Revolutionary War. The Battle of the Short Hills was a conflict between a Continental Army force commanded by Brigadier General William Alexander, and an opposing British force commanded by Lieutenant General William Howe.

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   Mar 6, 2017 · By. Kennedy Hickman. Updated on March 06, 2017. Battle of Short Hills - Conflict & Date: The Battle of Short Hills was fought June 26, 1777, during the American Revolution (1775-1783). Armies & Commanders: Americans. General George Washington. Major General William Alexander, Lord Stirling. approx. 2,500 men. British. General Sir William Howe.

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   Aug 22, 2009 · 1. Battle of The Short Hills Monument. Inscription. On the 26th of June in 1777 Washington’s continental forces of under 6,000 men fought a running battle on the plains below the Watchung Mountains with the combined British and Hessian troops numbering about 12,000.

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   The Battle of Short Hills (also known as the Battle of Metuchen Meetinghouse and other names) was a conflict between a Continental Army force commanded by Brigadier General William Alexander (“Lord Stirling”), and an opposing British force commanded by Lieutenant General William Howe.

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   The Battle of Short Hills (also known as the Battle of Metuchen Meetinghouse and other names) was a conflict between a Continental Army force commanded by Brigadier General William Alexander ("Lord Stirling"), and an opposing British force commanded by Lieutenant General William Howe.