Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys captured Fort Ticonderoga on May 10, 1775 by surprising the small British garrison at dawn. They were able to force the fort's surrender and seize over 100 cannons and a large supply of artillery, which were later used to fortify Dorchester Heights and help turn the tide of the Revolutionary War in favor of the colonists. Fort Ticonderoga had changed hands between the French and British over the years and was an important strategic position controlling access via Lake Champlain.

1. Battle of Fort Ticonderoga By: Sam Clancey

3. Had a massive amount of artillery

6. These brave men took over this fort by killing the guard and making the leader of Ticonderoga surrenderEthan Allen and The Green Mountain Boys

8. After Col. Benedict met up with Ethan Allen they reached an agreement to both command of Fort Ticonderoga May 9

10. The only century on duty was at the south gate

11. Col. Benedict and Ethan Allen rushed to the officer’s quarters and demanded surrender

12. Ethan Allen’s words to the officer were, “Come out you damned rat, in the name of the Great Jehovah and the Continental Congress!”

13. The fort had fallen to disrepair and only 2 officers and 50 men were at the fort

14. The American Officers took the 100 cannons and the large artillery supply

15. The group of men arrived in Boston in 1776 with the supplies that would fortify Dorchester Heights May 10

17. became a vital fort for both sides

18. First it was a French fort that was captured by the English and then American

19. French called Fort Ticonderoga: CarillonInteresting Facts