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BATTLE OF PAOLI

The Battle of Paoli, Pennsylvania was an engagement of the American War of Independence that occurred on September the 20th, 1776. The British, under Major-General Grey, made a night attack upon Wayne's encampment. The Americans were utterly surprised and could make no effective resistance. They were soundly defeated with the loss of 150 men.
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