New York Campaign

New York Campaign

The New York Campaign describes the actions and battles by of the American Revolutionary War, by which the British forces gained control of New York City and it surroundings in the summer and fall of 1776. The campaign covers events from the British landing on Staten Island on July 3, 1776 through their capture of Fort Washington on November 16.

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Table of contents

1 Background
2 Long Island
3 Manhattan
4 White Plains
5 Final Fall
6 Results

Background

The campaign was a major strategic and tactical success for the British and a clear defeat for the Continental Army. British naval forces, led by Admiral Richard Howe, and the British Army, led by his brother William Howe gained control of New York City, its harbor, and the surrounding agricultural areas. They would hold the city and Long Island for even years, until 1783. The Americans, led by General George Washington lost a series of battles, took significant casualties, and lost important supplies. Bur Washington managed to withdraw the core of his Army, and avoided the decisive confrontation that coiuld have ended the war.

The major engagements fought in the campaign were:

Main Article: Battle of Long Island

Main Articles: Landing at Kip's Bay, Battle of Harlem Heights

Main Article: Battle of White Plains