rebellious colonies. The British enjoyed complete naval superiority as well as overwhelming advantages in men and weaponry. In late August 1776 the massive British armada of 427 warships and transports began landing 30,000 troops on Long Island. It was the largest seaborne military expedition in world history. Although short of munitions, greatly outnumbered, and leading a force in which a quarter of the men were suffering from smallpox, Washington was determined to defend New York. It was a colossal mistake…
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