who won the battle of long island

The Battle of Long Island (also called the Battle of Brooklyn) was won by the British.

Quick Scoop: Who Won?

• The British forces under General William Howe defeated George Washington’s Continental Army on August 27, 1776.

• The victory gave Britain control of the strategically vital port of New York, which they held for the rest of the Revolutionary War.

• Although it was a major American defeat, Washington managed a nighttime evacuation of about 9,000 troops from Long Island to Manhattan, saving the core of the Continental Army.

Why It Still Matters

• It was the first large-scale battle after the Declaration of Independence and the largest battle of the war in terms of troop numbers.

• The British victory looked like it might end the revolution early, but the American escape meant the fight for independence continued for years.

TL;DR: The British won the Battle of Long Island, gaining New York, but Washington’s successful retreat kept the American Revolution alive.

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