In 1776, Britain captured New York and inflicted one of the worst defeats of the American Revolution.
Washington’s army was trapped.
Thousands of Americans were killed, wounded, or captured.
It looked like the rebellion might finally collapse.
Then Washington escaped across the East River.
Britain had won the battle.
But Washington’s army survived.
And that exposed the central problem Britain would face for the rest of the American Revolution:
Britain could defeat the American army. But could it make America surrender?
This is the story behind one of the most important turning points of the American Revolution.
Watch the full documentary for the complete story.
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the problem is that since WW2 warfare is not the same. We never actually decided to go 100% because of nuclear weapons. The only thing we can do in Iran is make it so bad for them that the people revolt and overthrow the mullhas. Just like Russians have to do to Putin
Britain had captured New York — and still couldn't force America to surrender.
Washington's escape from Brooklyn kept the Continental Army alive.
Do you think Britain should have been able to end the Revolution after Long Island?
Yes British learned that Americans could out last them. Vietnam could out last Americans, aphfganas could out last the USSR and later Americans, and now Iran can out last the Americans.