The state was also the launching site for a number of raids against Long Island orchestrated by Samuel Holden Parsons and Benjamin Tallmadge, and provided soldiers and material for the war effort, especially to Washington's army outside New York City. General William Tryon raided the Connecticut coast in July 1779, focusing on New Haven, Norwalk, and Fairfield. New London and Groton Heights were raided in September 1781 by Benedict Arnold, who had turned traitor to the British.
The state was also the launching site for a number of raids against Long Island orchestrated by Samuel Holden Parsons and Benjamin Tallmadge and provided soldiers and material for the war effort especially to Washington's army outside New York City General William Tryon raided the Connecticut coast in July 1779 focusing on New Haven Norwalk and Fairfield New London and Groton Heights were raided in September 1781 by Benedict Arnold who had turned traitor to the British