Doreen Petersen’s Reviews > The Siege of Boston > Status Update

The British prepare to leave Boston.

The British in Boston are in dire straits.

Washington prepares to make his move to break the siege.

Wasington's difficulties.

Gage is recalled back to England.

Gage and Burgoyne decide not to pursue attacking Dorchester Heights believing Washington has reinforcements there although he really doesn't at the time. Talk about major military blunders on the part of Gage and Burgoyne!

Difficulties supplying Washington with enough firearms and gunpowder.

Washington is appointed the head of the new American Army.