The British under General Howe continue to push back the Continentals under General Washington, slowly nudging them off Manhattan island, but refusing to surround them or force a major battle. Eventually the Continentals are forced to retreat to New Jersey.
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Book Recommendation of the Week: Narrative of a Revolutionary War Soldier, by Joseph Plumb Martin
Online Recommendation of the Week: PBS Liberty: https://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty
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