The Storming of Stony Point was one of the most daring and heroic assaults of the American Revolution. On the night of July 16, 1779, General George Washington ordered General “Mad” Anthony Wayne to lead a surprise nighttime bayonet charge against a heavily fortified British position on the Hudson River. With unloaded muskets and steely resolve, the Continental troops advanced in total silence, braving deadly fire and rugged terrain. In just 30 fierce minutes, the patriots overwhelmed the British defenders and captured the fort—restoring American control of a vital strategic point. This brilliant victory proved the Continental Army’s discipline, courage, and growing strength. At Stony Point, the spirit of 1776 burned bright in the darkness—undaunted, relentless, and victorious.
