Revolutionary Snipers

Name: Revolutionary Snipers
Start: 2026-11-16T18:45:00-05:00
Location: International Spy Museum

Mon, Nov 16 · 6:45 PM International Spy Museum · National Mall

General Washington had an unconventional advantage in the War of Independence: the legendary deadeye shooting of his snipers. They were the Continental Army's first soldiers and special operators. Their marksmanship and irregular warfare tactics altered…

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