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15 Overlooked Forts That Protected Colonial America

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12. Fort Edward (New York)

12. Fort Edward (New York)
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Fort Edward occupied a strategic site on the upper Hudson River, serving as a vital hub for British troop movements and supply lines in the 18th century. Despite its importance, it is often eclipsed by the nearby and more infamous Fort William Henry. Nevertheless, Fort Edward’s bustling activity and crucial logistical role made it a linchpin in the British campaign to secure New York’s northern frontier.

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