The siege was abandoned after a ruse de guerre when a relief force was exaggerated as being 'as numerous as leaves on a tree' which caused Brant's natives to leave the siege.
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Wednesday, 22 August 2012
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The siege was abandoned after a ruse de guerre when a relief force was exaggerated as being 'as numerous as leaves on a tree' which caused Brant's natives to leave the siege.
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Our colonial Marine unit gets some last minute instruction before going to fight the British. Pinterest for more.
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