Valcour Island
Americannoun
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October there had been a fierce naval battle between the two near Valcour Island, in which Arnold was defeated, while Carleton suffered serious damage.
From The War of Independence by Fiske, John
He ran into the narrow channel between Valcour Island and the western shore and there on October 11 encountered the light advance craft of the British fleet.
From The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 by Bolton, Herbert Eugene
Arnold had fitted up a small fleet to oppose his advance, and on the 11th of Arnold's naval battle at Valcour Island, Oct.
From The War of Independence by Fiske, John
We then passed Port Kent, Valcour Island, and Plattsburgh, which is situated at both sides of the Saranac River.
From Journal of a Voyage across the Atlantic by Moore, George
Arnold, Benedict, operations at Ticonderoga and Crown Point, 462; invasion of Canada, 471; at Valcour Island, 487-488; in campaign against Burgoyne, 495-499; treason, 511-512; in the British army, 530.
From The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 by Bolton, Herbert Eugene
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