The defeat at Long Island forced the Americans into New Jersey, but they managed to escape with enough material to continue the war.
The Battle of Long Island
it is important cause of it was the biggest battle of the conflict in the revolutionary war and it was the first battle the Americans engaged.
The battle occurred on August 29, 1778. It lasted for 7 hours.
George Washington thought the British were going to attack Long Island because this was the easiest port for the troops to reach. When the Battle of Long Island did take place Washington and his troops were defeated.
the british won and caused the Americans to retreat
what happen in the battle of long island
the battle of long island lasted 3 days
who was the general that won the battle at long island
Battle of Long Island happened on 1776-08-27.
The battle was at Long Island, New York.
it was long island
The result of the Battle of Long Island was that the British drove Washington's troops out of Brooklyn.
1776
Battle of Long Island
The Battle of Long Island.
The British troops were led to the battle of the Long Island by General William Howe.
the british