The Battle of Stony Point took place on July 16, 1779, during the American Revolutionary War. It was a surprise attack led by General Anthony Wayne against a British fortification located on the Hudson River in New York. The American forces aimed to capture the fort to disrupt British supply lines and boost morale among the troops. The battle was notable for its daring nighttime assault, where Wayne's troops used bayonets to minimize noise. The Americans successfully captured the fort, resulting in significant British losses and a strategic victory for the Continental Army. This battle demonstrated the effectiveness of surprise tactics in warfare.