Battle of Fort Washington, Historical battle in the United States of America
The Battle of Fort Washington was a significant engagement during the American Revolutionary War.
Fought on November 16, 1776, it marked a point of British dominance in the conflict.
This battle highlights the strategic importance of Fort Washington's location.
The site is now part of the Manhattan borough in New York City, often visited by tourists and historians.
The loss at the Battle of Fort Washington resulted in the highest number of American prisoners taken in a single engagement throughout the war.
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American Revolutionary War
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40.85300,-73.93800
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