Robert Rogers’ Legendary Break Contact- 1757 On 21 JAN 1757, Rogers’ Rangers on a recon patrol(referred to as a “scout” by Rogers) found themselves ambushed by 250 French Infantry and their allied Indian tribes, countered the ambush and broke contact. Rogers’ men were badly outnumbered and taken by surprise; the French muskets misfired due to … Continue reading Battle on Snoeshoes