Battle of White Plains - Jack H.
The battle of the White Plains took place on Monday October 28, 17776
The battle of the White Plains took place on Monday October 28, 17776
in White Plains ,New York.
in White Plains ,New York.
American Colonies Information:
American Colonies Information:
General George Washington-Leader
Statistics:
Statistics:
Strength of force: 1.600
Strength of force: 1.600
killed: 28
killed: 28
Wounded:126
Wounded:126
captured:16
captured:16
British forces Information:
British forces Information:
British leader: Sir William Howe:
British leader: Sir William Howe:
Statistics:
Strength of force: 4,500
Killed: 42
Wounded: 182
Captured: 3
Facts about the battle of the White Plains:
Facts about the battle of the White Plains:
1. George Washginton had known they didn’t have a good chance to win.
1. George Washginton had known they didn’t have a good chance to win.
2.The American colonies had to retreat because all of their men had been killed or were about to die.
2.The American colonies had to retreat because all of their men had been killed or were about to die.
3.Just before this battle Washginton and his troops had just escaped for Sullivan Island.
3.Just before this battle Washginton and his troops had just escaped for Sullivan Island.
4.Heavy rain affected it because it was all muddy and they couldn’t see their people and the enemies.
4.Heavy rain affected it because it was all muddy and they couldn’t see their people and the enemies.
5.George Washginton and his troops watched almost every move the British made, to make sure they knew if they were going have to fight.
5.George Washginton and his troops watched almost every move the British made, to make sure they knew if they were going have to fight.
Outcome: The British forces beat the American Colonies.
Outcome: The British forces beat the American Colonies.
map of the battle of the White Plains
map of the battle of the White Plains
Battle of the White Plains monument
Battle of the White Plains monument
British flag
British flag
Sir William Howe.jpg
Image of Negative, Glass-plate - Unveiling of the Battle of White Plains monument .