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250th anniversary: British forces led by William Howe defeated the Continental Army under George...
Thu, August 27, 2026
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In 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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