There are 10 ways to get from Washington to Brooklyn by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), or train. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare …

Aug 31, 2014 · After the British force landed on Stanton Island, General George Washington moved much of his army across the East River from Lower Manhattan to defend Brooklyn. A …

The Battle of Long Island, also known as the Battle of Brooklyn and the Battle of Brooklyn Heights, was an action of the American Revolutionary War fought on August 27, 1776, at and …

Sep 25, 2017 · Facing disaster in Brooklyn, Washington rolled the dice across the East River—and won WHEN HE LEARNED late on August 27, 1776, that British troops had routed …

This page describes the Battle of Brooklyn fought on August 27, 1776, during the American Revolution. The British victory at Brooklyn was the largest battle...

Aug 29, 2024 · On this day in 1776, George Washington and his troops make a miraculous escape across the East River and into Manhattan. The British failed to notice until it was too …

Historical map of the Battle of Brooklyn. In fierce fighting, George Washington was unable to keep Long Island out of British hands. Washington’s masterful retreat across the Hudson River, …

Jan 25, 2017 · This page describes the string of British victories that drove Washington's Continental Army out of New York City at the beginning of the American Revolution.

The British halted troop movement and Washington seized the opportunity to evacuate Brooklyn. On August 29th, concealed under thick fog, Washington transported his men across the East …

A depiction of Washington directing the retreat across the East River from Brooklyn Heights to Manhattan Island. There was a fog, and the winds became favorable, but the men were …