On this day in 1777 British attack Danbury, Connecticut

General William Tryon On this day in 1777, British troops under the command of General William Tryon attack the town of Danbury, Connecticut, and begin destroying everything in sight. Facing little, if any, opposition from Patriot forces, the British went on a rampage, setting fire to homes, farmhouse, storehouses and more than 1,500 tents.

via Danbury Newswire http://ift.tt/1Das1op?