On this day in 1776,
Washington begins the evacuation of forces off Manhattan island in preparation for the winter and to avoid being over-run by advancing British forces. He leaves only a garrison of 2,800 men at Ft. Washington and 3,200 at Ft. Lee opposite it on the Hudson at the northern tip of Manhattan.
This marks the beginning of the end for the Battle of New York.
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Washington begins the evacuation of forces off Manhattan island in preparation for the winter and to avoid being over-run by advancing British forces. He leaves only a garrison of 2,800 men at Ft. Washington and 3,200 at Ft. Lee opposite it on the Hudson at the northern tip of Manhattan.
This marks the beginning of the end for the Battle of New York.
More Colonial Battles
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