August 20, 1775

During the American Revolutionary War, in the Battle of Stonington, a British naval squadron burned and captured houses in the town of Stonington, Connecticut.

Stonington, United States | Royal Navy

Watercolor painting based depiction of During the American Revolutionary War, in the Battle of Stonington, a British naval squadron burned and captured houses in the town of Stonington, Connecticut. (1775)

The Battle of Stonington took place during the War of 1812, not the American Revolutionary War, and specifically occurred on August 9-12, 1814, rather than August 20, 1775. If another event on August 20, 1775, is needed, please specify. If there is interest in other historical events from that time period, feel free to ask for more information.

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