Battle of Long Island
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: American Revolution, Revolutionary War, Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, British Empire, Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots
- Curriculum: American Revolutionary History (1776-1788), British History, 18th Century European History
- Geographical Location: New York
- Date: August 27-30, 1776
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in the American Revolution. Result: General Washington’s army retreated across the East River to Manhattan.
George Washington moved his troops to Manhattan in March, 1776, convinced that the British would attack. Fortifications were constructed around Manhattan. On June 29, British ships moved toward Staten Island. On August 12, British reinforcements arrived, consisting of more than four hundred transport ships protected by thirty warships.
These ships, with a total of 10,000 sailors, brought 32,000...
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