The British could not hold Philadelphia because once France entered the war they had to divert the shipping they were using to supply the Philadelphia garrison to the West Indies. I wondered, why couldn't they supply Philadelphia overland from New York through New Jersey which was supposedly Tory ?
Hell, if they couldn't even get firewood in Bergen County no wonder.
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Wow, Jersey was screwed up even then...
Of course, Fort Lee was the subject of a more peaceful conquest 200 years later by the forces of Synghman Ree. The best Korean barbecue is to be found in Fort Lee as a result.
On the negative, it is also home to MSNBC.
Living History: A nest of Tories, Refugees, and British featuring an 18th Century Encampment at Fort Lee Historic Park
May 19, 20, 21
Free Admission, $5 parking per car
Info: 201-461-1776
http://www.njpalisades.org/pubinfo.htm