Battle of Long Island (aug 27, 1776 – aug 29, 1776)

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The first major revolutionary battle following the Declaration of Independence and by far the largest. The British attempted to gain control of New York City to divide the colonies and were able to capture it, catching the Continental Army by surprise. George Washington was able to get his troops out of the city, but they lost New York to the British for the rest of the war.

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