Dec 15, 2009

Salem on History | Battle of Long Island

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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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Salem on History | Battle of Long Island

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