When did the battle of long island end?

Answer 1

The battle of long island is very important battle. Its so important because George Washington led them to a great victory. General Hayes told his British men to fire but the Americans never gave up. The last shot of the battle was shot by one of the patriots. The shot hit General Hayes in the chest and he slowly died. This is some important facts.Following the withdrawal of the British army from Boston on 17th March 1776, Washington in the expectation that Howe would attack New York which was held for the Congress marched much of his army south to that city. In fact the British had sailed north to Halifax in Nova scotia. It was not until the summer of 1776 that Howe launched his attack on New York.

Answer 2

The British chased the American troops out of Long Island. General George Washington tried rallying his troops, but when they began to flee, he became frustrated and went with them. The troops made it all the way to the river with the British hot on their trail, and began to go back over to New York. But there were British ships just on the outskirts of New York, and we only managed to get past them because of fog.

Answer 3

the british drove the Americans from Brooklyn and forced them to evacuate New York.

Answer 4

The Battle of Long Island, on August 27, 1776, took place on Long Island, New York.

Answer 5

It started and ended in 1776

Answer 6

The British won the Battle!!

Answer 7

Long Island,New york

Answer 8

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