USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The British defeated the Americans and gained access to the strategically important Port of New York, which they held for the rest of the war.

Detailed explanation-2: -Interesting Facts about the Battle of Long Island The British had 20, 000 troops and the Americans around 10, 000. Around 9, 000 of the British troops were German mercenaries called Hessians. The Americans suffered around 1000 casualties including 300 killed. Around 1, 000 Americans were also captured.

Detailed explanation-3: -During the night of 29 August, the bulk of the American army crossed the East River to Manhattan, a successful escape that helped repair low American morale. Losses: American, 300 dead, 650 wounded, 1, 100 captured; British and German, 63 dead, 314 wounded.

Detailed explanation-4: -During the American Revolution, British forces under General William Howe defeat Patriot forces under General George Washington at the Battle of Brooklyn (also known as the Battle of Long Island) in New York.

Detailed explanation-5: -The disastrous defeat of the Americans on 27th August 1776 leading to the loss of New York and the retreat to the Delaware River. Generals at the Battle of Long Island: Major General William Howe led the British and Hessian troops against General George Washington and the American Continental Army.