History.com: On this day in 1776, the British arrive at Long Island, between Gravesend and New Utrecht, with “near twenty four thousand men ready to land in a moment,” according to one observer.
General William Howe’s large army came to Long Island hoping to capture New York City and gain control of the Hudson River, a victory that would divide the rebellious colonies in half. Five days later, on August 27, the Redcoats marched against the Patriot position at Brooklyn Heights, overcoming the Americans at Gowanus Pass and then outflanking the entire Continental Army. The Americans suffered 1,000 casualties to the British loss of only 400 men during the fighting. Howe chose not to follow the advice of his subordinates, however, and did not storm the Patriot redoubts at Brooklyn Heights, where he could have taken the Patriots’ military leadership prisoner and ended the rebellion. MORE
He shoulda carpe’d his diem when he had the chance.
This is a sad day for antifa and un-American progressives everywhere.
The American Army paid them back later at the Battle of New Orleans (800+ British dead 73 Americans)!
It would be a pleasant change to see again instead of the entire third world’s invasion.
Remember the foundation of the Republic.
It happened for a reason, just as what is happening today.
I am praying for Divine intervention, again.
Anyone who thinks God has not smiled on the USA doesn’t know their history.
Fun fact: Monday’s eclipse was the first US only eclipse since 1776. There will be another eclipse at the end of Trump’s 8 years in April, 2024. He will be the only president to have 2 eclipses while in office.
In Trump’s America. the sun wears sunglasses to view the president.
That whole campaign, including slipping off of Long Island in the fog, is nothing but a miracle.
Now some would purposefully squander it and shackle us in chains again.
Unacceptable.
Somewhat mutual respect, a bit of a “gentleman’s” war. It is often cited that English morality was the reason they were forced from India by passive resistance.
Used to hang out at Gravesend. Neat part of Brooklyn.