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Rev250-107 Debating Escape from New York
Published 2 months, 3 weeks ago
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By the beginning of August, 1776, most of the British fleet was in New York Harbor. The British Army was sitting on Statin Island, awaiting an attack. The Continental Army debated burning New York city and withdrawing without a fight.
For more context, check out Episode 101 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-101-british-land-at-staten.html
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