Battle of White Plains - Jack H.

The battle of the White Plains took place on Monday October 28, 17776

in White Plains ,New York.

American Colonies Information:

General George Washington-Leader

Statistics:

Strength of force: 1.600

killed: 28

Wounded:126

captured:16


British forces Information:

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:

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.

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.

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.

map of the battle of the White Plains

Battle of the White Plains monument

British flag

Sir William Howe.jpg

Image of Negative, Glass-plate - Unveiling of the Battle of White Plains monument .