Curated person dossier
Maryland militiaJohn Stricker
1758–1825
Brigadier general at North PointStricker deployed Baltimore militia across the North Point road, fought the British advance, and withdrew in order toward the city’s main defenses.
Why this record matters
His action shows why a battlefield withdrawal can still accomplish a defensive purpose: time, casualties, preserved forces, and a stronger line waiting behind him.
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Sources for this dossier
- Battle of North PointNational Park Service · battle study
Ross, Stricker, and the delaying action outside Baltimore.