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Fort Washington

When did the battle occur?
The battle occured November 16, 1776.

Where was the battle?
The battle occured in New York.

**Who were leaders of each side? **
The sides of the battle were the German and British troops against the American Continental Army. The leader of the British and German troops was General Lord Howe versus General George Washington for the American Continental Army

What happened/ facts about the battle:
-General howe set up three attacks. His goal was to gain the last position the Americans had on Manhattan Island. They held the northern tip known as Harlem Heights. -Howe sent attacks from the South up the island, across the river on the east side and the main attack was on Rawlings’ position. -8,000 German and British troops attacked 2,900 American troops -With all Howe's troops in Fort Washington, the americans were forced to surrender. -The british lost 450 men and the Americans lost 2,900 men

**What was the significance of the battle to the outcome of the war? **
The Americans were under such heavy fire that they were forced to surrender. They lost many men in the battle and were now unable to hold position in a valuable port with the hudson surrounding it.

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