Battle of Long Island

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  • Lucas Paul Richert (University of London)

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On 27 August, General George Washington was defeated at the Battle of Long Island. The Americans evacuated New York.

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Richert, Lucas Paul. "Battle of Long Island". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2009
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Related Groups

  1. American War of Independence