Pulaski's Legion facts for kids
Pulaski's Legion was a special military group formed during the American Revolutionary War. It was made up of soldiers who rode horses (called cavalry) and soldiers who fought on foot (called infantry). This group was led by General Casimir Pulaski, who was from Poland, and Michael Kovats de Fabriczy, a nobleman from Hungary. They served with the Continental Army, which was America's army at the time.
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What Was Pulaski's Legion?
The Legion was created on March 28, 1778, in Baltimore, Maryland. It was unique because it had both cavalry and infantry soldiers. The group included:
- One troop of lancers (soldiers with long spears).
- Two troops of dragoons (soldiers who could fight on horseback or on foot).
- About 200 light infantry soldiers (who moved quickly).
Pulaski's Legion was one of the few cavalry groups in the entire Continental Army.
What Did the Legion Do?
Pulaski's Legion played an important role in several battles during the American Revolutionary War. They were known for their bravery and skill.
Key Events and Battles
The Legion took part in a few major events:
- Affair at Little Egg Harbor (1778): This was an attack by British forces on American troops. Pulaski's Legion was involved in this event.
- Siege of Savannah (1779): A "siege" is when an army surrounds a city or fort to try and capture it. The Legion fought in the siege of Savannah.
- Siege of Charleston (1780): The Legion also took part in the early fights during the siege of Charleston. Major Pierre-Francois Vernier commanded the Legion's 1st Cavalry during these skirmishes.
What Happened to Pulaski's Legion?
Pulaski's Legion continued to serve until November 1780. At that time, the group was disbanded, which means it was officially broken up. The soldiers from Pulaski's Legion were then moved and joined another military group called Armand's Legion.
