That man, Friedrich Baum, was not in time to receive reinforcements led by Heinrich von Breymann, who might have been able to turn the tide had it not been for the timely arrival of Seth Warner and his Vermont militia.
The encirclement strategy of the winning side in this battle was supported by the efforts of Colonels Nichols and Herrick as well as the tactic of disguising themselves as the enemy's supporters by attaching pieces of paper to their hats. The losing side's commander had halted his advance at the Walloomsac River after realizing that he was outnumbered; once he realized his imminent defeat, he led a futile sabre charge during which he was slain. That man, Friedrich Baum, was not in time to receive reinforcements led by Heinrich von Breymann, who might have been able to turn the tide had it not been for the timely arrival of Seth Warner and his Vermont militia. Those militia were also known as the Green Mountain Boys, and Molly Stark would have slept a widow if her husband John had not won this American victory in eastern New York. For 10 points, name this battle from the Revolutionary War.
The encirclement strategy of the winning side in this battle was supported by the efforts of Colonels Nichols and Herrick as well as the tactic of disguising themselves as the enemy's supporters by attaching pieces of paper to their hats.
Battle of {Bennington}