250th anniversary: British forces led by William Howe defeated the Continental Army under George...
History · Anniversaries · Thu, August 27, 2026
1776: British forces led by William Howe defeated the Continental Army under George Washington at the Battle of Long Island, the largest battle of the American Revolutionary War.
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