In August 1776, General George Washington’s army faced annihilation at the Battle of Long Island.

British General William Howe executed a brilliant flanking maneuver, trapping the inexperienced American forces against the East River.

The fate of the Revolution hung by a thread.

Standing in the path of thousands of advancing British and Hessian troops was the First Maryland Regiment, fewer than 400 mostly young men.

They launched a series of desperate bayonet charges delaying the enemy. Again and again, six times in all, they advanced into overwhelming enemy fire.

Nearly all were killed, but their sacrifice bought precious time for General Washington.

Their stand allowed thousands of American troops to escape to Brooklyn Heights. Under cover of a rare and providential fog, Washington successfully evacuated his entire army across the river.

Though they did not win the battle, the Marylanders saved the army, and with it, the Revolution.

Like the Spartans of old, their courage and sacrifice preserved the cause of liberty, ensuring America’s fight for independence would continue.

I’m Rick Robison and this is the HEROES FOR FREEDOM Podcast.

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