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the british won and caused the Americans to retreat
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∙ 15y agoWilliam Howe
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∙ 13y agoThe British or redcoats won the battle of Long Island.
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∙ 15y agoThe colonials, under General Washington, accepted the surrender of the British army.
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∙ 14y agoWilliam Howe won the battle in new york
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∙ 14y agoContinental Army
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Who won the battle of dorchester heights?
The Battle of Dorchester Heights on March 17, 1776, was a victory for the colonists.
British general who won the battle of new york in 1776?
William Howe
When did the battle of long island end?
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.
Where did the Continental Army scored its first and much needed victory at?
Trenton, New Jersey was the location where the Continental Army won its first and badly needed victory. The Battle of Trenton took place on December 26, 1776.
Who was involved in the battle of Trenton?
They won the Trenton battle because George Washington planned a surprise attack on December 25, 1776. He chose that date because the Hessians would be having fun with their families and would not have as much people working on duty rather than on normal days when their are a lot of guards or soldiers on duty.
Who won the battle at Brooklyn?
The Battle of Brooklyn, also known as the Battle of Long Island or the Battle of Brooklyn Heights, fought on August 27, 1776, was won decisively by the British
What was the outcome of the battle of long island?
Battle of Long Island (Battle of Brooklyn Heights - August 27, 1776)The British drove the Americans out of Brooklyn, and out of New York entirely, into New Jersey.
Who was the british general in the battle long island?
who was the general that won the battle at long island
Who won the The Battle of Long Island?
the british
What were facts about battle of long island?
the british won.
Who won the battle of brandywine of 1776?
The british
Who won the battle of New York 1776?
British
Who won the battle of Roanoke island?
The Union forces, led by General Ambrose Burnside, won the Battle of Roanoke Island on February 8, 1862. This victory gave the Union control of a key strategic location on the North Carolina coast and opened up the opportunity to further advance into the Confederate territory.
Why was the winter of 1776-1777?
George Washington won the battle of trenton on Christmas Day of 1776.
Christmastime battle in 1776?
The Battle of Trenton.
Who won the battle of dorchester heights?
The Battle of Dorchester Heights on March 17, 1776, was a victory for the colonists.
How many people died in battle of long island?
They did not die. They lived the result was British won.
