[skeeter]

The british victory was no surprise - the American position was untenable from the start.

The real feat in this engagement was Washington's withdrawal to Manhattan Island.

[Oatka]

The real feat in this engagement was Washington's withdrawal to Manhattan Island.

Indeed. Lots of heroes here: Smallwood's Marylanders. and Haslet's Delawares for the infantry. John Glover and his Marbleheaders, helped by 27th Massachusetts got them across the river - a tremendous feat, considering the situation.

What a great heritage for states that have now gone liberal.

[Prophet in the wilderness]

On Aug 28,29 was another of God's miracles in that Washington was able to evacuate his army into Manhattan without capture with heavy fog on the river.