Archaeologists in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, believe they have uncovered Revolutionary War barracks, as officials prepared to break ground for a new sports complex.

British General Charles Cornwallis ordered the burning of a Continental ... documents referencing the construction of barracks in 1776 through 1777 produced any archaeological fruit.

On this day, Dec. 7, 1776 ... behind the British. General Lee had his own ambitions and agenda. He doubted Washington’s military competence and bided his time as Cornwallis chased Washington ...