@americana.pipedream: On this day in 1778, American naval hero John Paul Jones launched a daring raid on Whitehaven, England—bringing the Revolutionary War to British soil for the first and only time. Under cover of night, Jones and his crew sabotaged ships in the harbor and attempted to set the town ablaze, but was mostly unsuccessful. Though the damage was minimal, the psychological impact was massive, striking fear into the heart of the British Empire. Jones’ bold move turned him into a legend—proving that the fight for American independence could reach across the Atlantic.

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Wednesday 23 April 2025 20:35:39 GMT