American Revolution: The Fight for New York - Battle of Long Island, 1776

The Battle of Long Island: In the summer of 1776, the fate of a young nation hangs in the balance as the British Army, under the command of General Howe, sets its sights on the strategically vital city of New York. But General Washington has correctly predicted where the British will strike, and the Continental Army is well prepared and waiting across Manhattan and Long Island.

Join us as we look at the heroic courage, missed opportunities, and pivotal moments that will determine the future of a nation...

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History Rebels: welcome to our series on the American Revolution. Join us as we explore the key battles, strategies, and politics that led to the birth of a nation!

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Credits:

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:07 Independence & Prelude
08:41 Battle of Long Island
14:42 British pursuit

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Notable Sources:
The Last King of America, Andrew Roberts
1776, David McCullough
The Men Who Lost America, Andrew Jackson
The Glorious Cause: The American Revolution, 1763-1789, Robert Middlekauff
The War for American Independence, 1775-1783, Jeremy Black
American Revolutions: A Continental History, Alan Taylor

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[FieldMarshalYT]

It's amazing how many times Washington was arguably saved by Howe's reluctance in this campaign. He did take advantage of it, though and keep his ragtag army alive.

[grandadmiralzaarin]

It's really nothing short of miraculous how Washington wasn't utterly annihilated in this catastrophe

[jacobgivens]

I have a feeling that this will be more than 12-15 episodes and I am here for all of it

[Vbct]

History teacher here - thanks for making high quality vids I can show in my classroom

[simondrury]

Washington was there to fight, peace... that was down to congress. Howe's role as peace commisioner and being sympathetic to the Americans stopped him from striking the killing blow. A balanced and well produced presentation.

[jacksongallo]

Just finished reading ‘1776’ this was perfectly timed. Watching this and the Siege of Boston video was a great complement to a great book. Thank you!

[codydavis]

This channel 100% needs to be promoted by the algorithm. This is one of the highest quality series on the American revolution I’ve found so far. I thoroughly enjoyed this video and also the video about the battles of Lexington and Concord.

[loyalpiper]

The fact that 5 men were sent to defend a single pass is shocking.
I'd have sent at least a 100 as a skeleton force.

[blakelester]

Great stuff… Keep it up! A perfect and simple description of a battle that most Americans know nothing about. It was sheer luck that the Continental army was not overrun. Washington was no Napoleon or Caesar but upcoming you will no doubt show his boldest and most successful campaign of the war. Thought by his subordinates to be suicidal, and I can’t deny that at the time I wouldn’t have been in their camp.

[Hillbilly]

Well done, Sir. Well done indeed. I think it's quite ironic that a British creator has done such a magnificent job showing the American War for Independence. Bloody outstanding! I've watched each of the vids in order and I'm gobsmacked how well they are done. I can't wait for more. Cheers from Tennessee

[jamesbarca]

Just sitting here trying to wrap my mind around how the war would have played out if Washington had burned NYC and denied it as a base to the British.
Thaks for another great episode. I look forward to the next, as always.

[CrumptonGaming]

Been waiting for you to drop again 😂 the algorithm gon catch this shi soon I swear it’s too high quality

[Aszod]

Awesome work! Thanks for all the fantastic detail you put into these. I was never taught in school how many loyalists, defectors, and escaped slaves went over to the British side. I was never told villages and cities celebrated liberation by the British. Something not talked about in American education is the division between the Revolutionaries, and the loyalists.

Cant wait for me. Keep it up!

[giod]

Very nice, watched all 4 series you made so far. Looking forward for more! Thx!

[drumspleasefab]

Man this was soo good! These cliffhangers making me want more! Thank you

[mixxy]

My history teacher always puts up your video's for out sixth grade class and is helps so much, thank u pooks <3

[xxclarkyxx]

As with the previous videos, excellently done brother

[NordicHyperborean]

I’m so glad I found your channel I’ve always wanted to study the war in detail but no other channel had done so in anyway meaningful way up to this point!

But now I need to find some on the civil war it has the same problem sadly

[michaelscherer]

Amazing work! My family and friends are watching your videos together!

[cjrudd]

Excellent video! I appreciated the effective use of the map and your narration skills are very impressive. I never knew that Howe had made so many blunders or that Washington had retreated so far north before heading south towards New Jersey.