| Redoubt Four | |
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| Part of United States Military Academy | |
| West Point, New York | |
View of the Hudson River and West Point from Redoubt Four |
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| Built | 1778 |
| Built by | Tadeusz Kosciuszko |
| Current condition |
partially restored |
| Current owner |
United States Army |
| Open to the public |
Year Round |
| Controlled by | US Army |
| Garrison | West Point |
| Battles/wars | Revolutionary War |
Redoubt Four was a supporting defensive position of Fort Putnam during the Revolutionary War defensive network at West Point. It was constructed under the command of Tadeusz Kosciuszko in 1778-1779. During the war, it was a key defensive overwatch position for Fort Putnam 300 feet below, which was in turn the key overwatch position for Fort Clinton.[1] According to Benedict Arnold, the fort required approximately 100 soldiers to man it. The redoubt was partially restored in 1975-1976 as part of the bicentennial celebration. It can be accessed by foot year round from Patrick Trail (road) approximately .5 miles from the West Point Post Exchange complex.
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