Long island campaign 1776 download

Stretching along long islands north shore is route 25a, also known as the long island heritage trail. Map of new york city and of manhattan island with the. Colonial campaigns club ccc 1776 scenario downloads. William cocke at the battle of long island flats, 1776. Long island historical society publisher collection. This map shows the battle of long island and other campaign actions including the battle of kips bay, the battle of harlem. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Dec, 2014 american revolutionary war battle map, depicting the new york and new jersey campaign, focusing on the battle of long island on august 27, 1776. Sdc4 rhode island 1776 jack hipkins this package contains a. Plan of the attack on the provincial army on long island, august 27th 1776.

The new york and new jersey campaign was a series of battles for control of new york city and the state of new jersey in the american revolutionary war between british forces under general sir william howe and the continental army under general george washington in 1776 and the winter months of 1777. American revolutionary war battle maps from 1775 to 1783. Order of battle of the battle of long island wikipedia. In the late 1700s, the british colonies in america decided to do something incredible. In the opening round of the new york campaign of 1776, british forces routed the americans, which forced them to retreat at night across the east river to the temporary safety of manhattan. The continental army unopposed on staten island on july 3, 1776, howe assembled an army composed of elements that had been withdrawn from boston in march following their failure to hold that city, combined with additional british troops, as well. The campaign of 1776 around new york and brooklyn by henry phelps johnston. To prevent british troops from landing on the east river that connects the upper bay of new york to long island sound, lee proposed a defensive post on brooklyn heights, which commanded the city. It begins with context for the engagement and includes later battles in the new york and new jersey campaigns.

You can also contact the author if you have any questions about the scenario. Plan of the battle of long island and of the brooklyn. With 165 principal engagements from 17751783, the revolutionary war was the catalyst for american independence. This mount vernon produced map shows the region around new york city that became the focal point of the american revolution during the summer and fall of 1776. Our inalienable rights, as laid out in the declaration of independence, were secured by george washington and. After the british evacuation of boston, washington immediately moved his army, less the militia, to ny, in anticipation of a. Campaign of 1776 around new york and brooklyn 1878 long. The revolutionary war was a war unlike any other it was the catalyst for american independence. The battle of long island, also known as the battle of brooklyn and the battle of brooklyn heights, was a military action of the american revolutionary war fought on august 27, 1776, at the western edge of long island in the presentday borough of brooklyn, new york. Map of new york, 1776, long island, brooklyn, new jersey.

Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while. In terms of troop deployment and fighting, it was the largest battle of the entire war. The campaign of 1776 around new york and brooklyn henry. American revolutionary war long island campaign 1776. The project gutenberg ebook of the campaign of 1776 around. Although it was largely occupied by the british during the revolutionary war there were many brave patriots who risked their lives in the washington spy ring to get george washington the information he needed to win the war. Jun 16, 2016 map of battle of long island 27th aug 1776 by john fawkes. It was a victory for the british and the beginning of a successful campaign that gave them control of the strategically important city of new york. Battle of long island on 27th august 1776 in the american revolutionary war. All in all, lord north thought 1776 had been a very good year for the british. After the battle of long island in the fall of 1776, british forces regained control of new york from rebel forces. Including a new and circumstantial account of the battle of long island and the loss of new york.

On 28th august 1776, washington brought reinforcements over to long island from new york, but with the increasing threat from the royal navy, he withdrew from brooklyn on 29th august. The map is also unusual in that it shows battle losses by americas greatest military. With the draughts of new york island, staten island, and the adjacent part of the continent. All of the slides are editable so you can modify the slides if you need to. Battle of long island, also known as the battle of brooklyn or the battle of brooklyn heights, august 2729, 1776, in the american revolution, successful british action in brooklyn, new york, against the american continental army and the first major battle of the war since the american declaration of independence on july 4. Its one of the millions of unique, usergenerated 3d experiences created on roblox. Including a new and circumstantial account of the battle of long. Profiles show advanced controls hide advanced controls.

In particular, it highlights the battles of long island and white plains. New york, 1776, battle of long island, revolutionary war map. Campaign 1776 allows you to recreate most all of the major battles of the american revolution. Map of the battle of harlem heights september 16, 1776.

The americans had lined new yorks harbor with various levels of entrenchment and fortification, which were. The battle of long island was fought between british and american troops during the american revolution. In the battle of long island on august 27, 1776, the british outflanked the american. Plan of the battle of long island and of the brooklyn defences, august 27th, 1776 new york public library digital collections. Plan of the attack on the provincial army on long island. New york and new jersey campaign july 1776 march 1777. A consequence of the british occupation was that new york new york city, in particular became a beacon for american loyalists. The campaign of 1776 around new york and brooklyn ebook by. The campaign of 1776 around new york and brooklyn by henry. This is a 14 slide, highly animated, power point presentation on the american revolutionary war. The battle of long island was a decisive british victory early in the american revolutionary war over american forces under the command of major general george washington, and the opening battle in a successful british campaign to gain control of new york city in 1776. The british under howe crossed from staten island to long island on august 22. This volume, written over 100 years after the battle of long island, outlines the circumstances of the battle.

He also believed that kings bridge, which connected manhattan with the mainland, should be defended. New york and new jersey 177677 american revolutionary war. It records the british landing and the battle of long island up to and including the american retreat to brooklyn. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks. Cornwallis let the americans go as long as they promised never to rise arms. John tiller software early america wars campaign 1776. The resulting struggle would pit the most powerful country in the world against this rebellion. Lionel pincus and princess firyal map division, the new york public library. His initial response to the british move was to reinforce the defences of long island with six. Map of new york city and of manhattan island with the american defences in 1776 retrieved from. The new york and new jersey campaign was a series of battles in 1776 and the winter months. Johnstons 1878 edition of the campaign of 1776 around new york and brooklyn, describing the. American revolutionary war battle map depicting the early part of the new york and new jersey campaign, focusing on the battle of long island on august 27, 1776.

The battle of long island, also known as the battle of brooklyn and the battle of brooklyn heights, was a military action of the american revolutionary war fought on august 27, 1776, at the western edge of long island in the presentday. Early american wars to go to a specific game click on one of these links. Including an account of the battle of long island and the loss of new york henry p. The battle initiated the british campaign of 1776 to seize control of new york and thereby isolate new england from the rest of the colonies. Project gutenberg offers 61,873 free ebooks to download. Playlist of historical battles in total war ranging from 1457 bce may 1865 s. Map of the battle of valcour island october 11, 1776. Until 1783, they commanded the southern portion of the colonyturnedstate. The battle began on august 27, 1776 and ended on august 29th. This map is historically significant because it depicts englands greatest successes during the campaign of 1776. Click on the scenario name, on the left to download a file. Battle maps 1775 historic map of the battle of bunker hill, massachusetts action at breeds hill on june. Attack on the continental army on long island on august 27, 1776. Map of battle of long island 27th aug 1776 by john fawkes.