Virginia's assembly had sent companies of militia…
December 1775 CE
Woodford, his force swollen to seven hundred men, advances toward Great Bridge in early December.
Some of Dunmore's troops have fortified the north side of the bridge, so Woodford begins entrenching the position on his side of the bridge, while more and more militia companies arrive from the surrounding counties and North Carolina.
On December 9, British troops attempt to disperse Woodford's force, and are decisively repulsed.
Following the battle, the British retreat back into Norfolk, and shortly after, Dunmore and his entire force withdraw to Royal Navy ships anchored in Norfolk's harbor, along with most of the remaining Tory population of the town.
Woodford's force will continue to grow with the arrival of Colonel Robert Howe and North Carolina regulars the day after the battle.