British Landing in Kip’s Bay, NY Battle of Long Island, NY Who won the battle of Long Island? More than 1,400 Americans killed, wounded or captured.

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British Landing in Kip’s Bay, NY

Battle of Long Island, NY Who won the battle of Long Island? More than 1,400 Americans killed, wounded or captured

Americans retreated to Manhattan and watched the British burn the city of NY

After the defeat in New York, Washington moved into New Jersey and then Pennsylvania to escape British capture… His men were dying…had poor clothing for the harsh winter, and were deserting each day “I am wearied to death. I think the game is pretty near up” -GW to his brother 1776 GW made a bold move…he led troops across the Delaware River on Christmas night to surprise the German mercenaries at Trenton

Washington crossing the Delaware River – December 25, 1776