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The end of August 1776 saw George Washington’s army and the entire revolution on the brink of collapse. Following the crushing defeat on Long Island, a large portion of the Continental army was trapped with its back to the East River, outnumbered almost three to one.
The only thing that had saved it was British Gen. William Howe’s caution and his taking time to regroup before the final attack.
Continental Col. Benjamin Tallmadge explained, “General Washington was so fully aware of the perilous situation of this…
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