One Month After Independence, Washington Ran — The Fall of New York (1776)
In August 1776, the British seized New York. Washington's army escaped encirclement by a thread. It looked like the end of the war.
Apr 22, 2026Back to Blog
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Seven Weeks After Independence, Washington Lost New York — The Fall of New York (1776)
In August 1776, seven weeks after the Declaration of Independence, 32,000 British troops landed. Washington lost all of New York.
Apr 19, 2026