
HistoryCentral.com > America's Wars > Revolutionary War > Major Events and Battles > Battle of New York 1776 Battle of New York 1776 In 1776, the British set forth to subdue the colonies. They began the effort by recapturing New York. First, they drove Washington off Long Island; then, from lower Harlem. After this initiative, Washington retreated to White Plains, where for the first time, he was able to hold off the British forces. The British, then again, outmanuevered Washington. Washington was forced to retreat to New Jersey. |
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