[txzman]

You forgot to mention Saratoga, where the American farmers kicked Hessian and British butt. Although the Hessians fought tenaciously and nobly, they were no match for the unorthodox, persistent Americans who refused to be stopped.

[Pharmboy]

I just stayed with NYC.

Even before Saratoga, General Washington along with tired, ill-fed, ill-clothed Patriots surprised the Hessians at Trenton and took their colors. Boy--they were embarrassed by that one...