Published 17 hours ago • loading... • Updated 17 hours agoShow Less IconLooking Back: Prelude to Battle—John Stark and his New Hampshire militia brigade at Bennington, Vermont Summary by New Hampshire Union LeaderIN THE SUMMER of 1777, the cause of American independence was in jeopardy. An invading British army was descending southward from Quebec, commanded by Gen. John Burgoyne. His goal was to reach Albany, New York and to connect there with…Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeftCenter1RightSearch IconSort IconNew Hampshire Union LeaderCenterFactualityOwnershipLooking Back: Prelude to Battle—John Stark and his New Hampshire militia brigade at Bennington, VermontIN THE SUMMER of 1777, the cause of American independence was in jeopardy. An invading British army was descending southward from Quebec, commanded by Gen. John Burgoyne. His goal was to reach Albany, New York and to connect there with…17 hours ago·Manchester, United StatesRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left0Leaning Right0Center1Last Updated7 hours agoBias Distribution100% CenterBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources are Center100% CenterC 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageNew Hampshire Union Leader broke the news in Manchester, United States 17 hours ago on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsBennington Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsBennington Plus IconShow All