British, Hessian, and Provincial Troops at Paulus Hook, 18th-19th August, 1779

 

British, Hessian, and Provincial Troops at Paulus Hook, 18th-19th August, 1779

“British, Hessian, and Provincial Troops at Paulus Hook, 18th–19th August, 1779” by Walter T. Dornfest, published in the Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research (Vol. 45, No. 183, Autumn 1967, pp. 177–183), provides a detailed account of the skirmish at Paulus Hook during the American Revolutionary War. Dornfest examines the composition, deployment, and coordination of British, Hessian, and provincial forces, highlighting both defensive and offensive tactics employed during the engagement. The article analyzes troop movements, fortifications, and command decisions, as well as the impact of terrain and surprise on the outcome of the operation. By combining contemporary reports and military correspondence, Dornfest sheds light on the operational challenges faced by both sides, offering insight into the tactical and strategic dimensions of minor but significant Revolutionary War actions.