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​ This is the battle of 1776.

By: Diandra Webb

Battle of Trenton 1776 This battle happened in the 25th of December 1776. It happend in Trenton, New Jersey on the Delaware River. The General and Colonel thier was General George Washington who is American against Colonel Rahl who is British Size of the armies 2,400 American troops with 18 guns. 1,400 Hessians with 6 light guns. Uniforms, arms and equipment: The British 16th Ligh Dragoons wore red coats and leather crested helmets. The German infantry wore blue coats and retained the Prussian style grenadier mitre with brass front plate. The Americans dressed as best they could. Increasingly as the war progressed regular infantry regiments of the Continental Army wore blue uniform coats but the militia continued in rough clothing. Both sides were armed with muskets and guns. The Pennsylvania regiments carried long, small calibre, rifled weapons. While the British were partying and getting drunk the Americans were getting ready to attack them and surround them on christmas night the Americans attacked the Brittish while they were drunk and unguarded. At the end of the battle the Americans ended up coming out victorious. Battle of long island 1776 This battle happened on the 27th of August 1776. It happened in New York, United States of America. The two leaders are Major General Lord Howe who is British against General George Washington who is American. During the battle of the long island George Washington was trying to defend New York but the British over powered him and out monovered him so he ran.Many more battles after that he lst then finally at the end of the year 1776 he won a battle. ​ ​The battle of the White Plans Date: 28th October 1776 Place: New York State
 * Combatants:** British against the Americans Battle: White Plains
 * Generals:** General George Washington against Colonel Rahl

Battle of Harlem Heights 1776 This battle happened on the 16th of september 1776. It happened in Manhatten Islaned, New York, United States of America. The leaders are General George Washington who is American against British leader General Howe. During the battle it was not a win but it also was not not a lose it was kind of a tie because first George Washington flanked the British and they retreated and then George Washington left instead of protecting New York.

Battle of White Plains 1776 This battle happened on the 28th of october 1776. This battle happened in New York State. The leaders of this battle are Major General Howe who is the British leader against American leader General George Washington.