Battle of Ridgefield

April 27, 1777 · Ridgefield

Result American victory

Connecticut militia under Benedict Arnold and David Wooster attacked a British force under William Tryon as it withdrew after raiding Danbury. The British reached their ships, but Wooster was mortally wounded.

American

British

Strength and losses

Strength
700
Killed
20
Wounded
80
Strength
2,000
Casualties
154
Captured
40