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British forces capture and occupy Alexandria, Virginia

British troops advanced on and occupied the port town of Alexandria, seizing supplies and demanding contributions from local authorities.

British forces capture and occupy Alexandria, Virginia

The occupation extended the British raid on the Chesapeake after Washington's burning, deprived American forces of materiel, and underscored the limited U.S. ability to defend key ports near the capital.

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