aug 27, 1776 - The Battle of Long Island
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The battle of Long Island occurred on August 27, 1776. General George Washington led 10,000 Americans against General William Howe who led 20,000 British soldiers. In this battle since the Americans were outnumbered greatly, they lost the battle causing them to evacuate to New York.
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