For which Battle did Anthony Wayne receive the Congressional Gold Medal?
Battle of Paoli
Battle of Stony Point
Battle of Mackinac
Invasion of Quebec
Answer
In the daring night attack on Stony Point, New York, on July 15-16, 1779, Anthony Wayne led a select force of American soldiers in a bayonet charge that overwhelmed the entrenched British garrison. The victory boosted American morale and provided valuable intelligence on British plans. Wayne's courage and leadership in capturing this key fort during the American Revolution earned him the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal.
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