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In the Battle of New York, the British defeated the Americans.
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There was over 2,000 British soldiers killed in the Battle of New York in July 1776.
It was the first major battle in the Battle of New York and New Jersey which saw the fledgling Continental Army driven into Pennsylvania by the British.
The Battle of New York was important because if the British had won then the American forces would have been crippled. The battle was also important because of New York's political importance.
After the battle the british drove the Americans away from Brooklyn and out of New York.
The siege upon New York city in 1776, by the British Redcoats with George Washington as leader. More Americans killed in this battle on New York City until September 11, 2001
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The result of the Battle of Long Island was that the British drove Washington's troops out of Brooklyn.
Fort Washington was destroyed, the British captured 3000 Americans.
The British opened fire on New York during the American Revolutionary War on August 27, 1776, during the Battle of Long Island. This marked a significant conflict as British forces aimed to capture New York City, resulting in a decisive victory for the British. The battle led to the evacuation of American troops from the city, significantly impacting the course of the war.