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In 1776, General William Howe defeated George Washington.
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In 1776, General William Howe defeated George Washington.
The British troops under General William Howe (and his brother, Admiral Howe) attacked the Continental Army in New York, winning the Battle of Long Island on August 27, 1776. The Americans were forced to retreat through New York and New Jersey until they reached western Pennsylvania at the beginning of winter.
William Howe
Revolutionary War started Declaration of Independence was signed July 4, 1776 General Howe left Boston March 1776 and returned to NYC in July 1776 Aug 1776 Howe lands with 20,000 soldiers on Long Island Christmas night 1776 Washington crosses the Delaware
William Howe
Richard Howe Howe has written: 'Lord Howe's signals and instructions for the ships of war, 1776 (North American Station)' -- subject(s): Signals and signaling
He did not defeat him in any wars, but Howe did defeat Washington in the following battles: -Brandywine -Germantown -Fort Washington -Long Island and others
William Howe has written: 'Orderly book at Charlestown, Boston and Halifx, ... 1775 to 1776'
Yes.
Howe wanted to avoid armed conflict with the Americans.