The Weather Saving Washington: Battle of Long Island

by Ross Mummah

Wed, August 25th 2021, 3:18 PM UTC

Weather Saving Washington Title Page & George Washington Portrait (Photo by National Archive/Newsmakers)

Map of the 1776 New York Campaign (Mount Vernon Ladies' Association)

While Washington & his troops were trying to escape Long Island, a fog rolled in along the East River, giving just enough cover for Washington's retreat. (KOKH){p}{/p}

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Weather Saving Washington Title Page & George Washington Portrait (Photo by National Archive/Newsmakers)

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