The Battle of Long Island-
Jose H.
Location, dates and Map:
Location, dates and Map:
The War Date: Tuesday, August 27, 1776.
The War Date: Tuesday, August 27, 1776.
Location: Long Island, New York
Location: Long Island, New York
American Colonist Stats
American Colonist Stats
Strength of Force: 10,000
Strength of Force: 10,000
Killed: 300
Killed: 300
Wounded: 800
Wounded: 800
Captured: 1,000
Captured: 1,000
Leaders/Important People:
Leaders/Important People:
British Colonist Stats:
British Colonist Stats:
Strength of Force: 20000
Strength of Force: 20000
Killed: 64
Killed: 64
Wounded: 293
Wounded: 293
Captured: 31
Captured: 31
Leaders/Important People:
Leaders/Important People:
Facts:
Facts:
In this battle there were 2 forces in conflict, The U.S. Forces and the British Forces. It was during the American Revolutionary War. The significance of the battle was that the U.S. had to retreat to Manhattan. The British Forces won the battle and the U.S. lost, 364 killed, 1093 wounded and, 1031 captured during the war.
In this battle there were 2 forces in conflict, The U.S. Forces and the British Forces. It was during the American Revolutionary War. The significance of the battle was that the U.S. had to retreat to Manhattan. The British Forces won the battle and the U.S. lost, 364 killed, 1093 wounded and, 1031 captured during the war.