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American Revolution Podcast · Tuesday · 5 min

Rev250-107 Debating Escape from New York

By the beginning of August, 1776, most of the British fleet was in New York Harbor. The British Army was sitting on Statin Island, awaiting an attack. The Continental Army debated burning New York city and withdrawing without a fight. For more context, check out Episode 101 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-101-british-land-at-staten.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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By the beginning of August, 1776, most of the British fleet was in New York Harbor. The British Army was sitting on Statin Island, awaiting an attack. The Continental Army debated burning New York city and withdrawing without a fight.

For more context, check out Episode 101 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-101-british-land-at-staten.html

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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