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Which city did the British capture early in the American Revolution and hold for the remainder of the war?Which city did the British capture early in the American Revolution and hold for the remainder of the war? New York. In late December 1776, George Washington was able to reverse American fortunes by: winning battles at Trenton and Princeton.
Which city did the British captured early in the American Revolution?On December 29, 1778, British Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell and his force of between 2,500 and 3,600 troops, which included the 71st Highland regiment, New York Loyalists, and Hessian mercenaries, launch a surprise attack on American forces defending Savannah, Georgia.
What city was occupied by the British during the Revolutionary War?During the onset of the American Revolution, British troops occupied Boston and used it as a major sea port to receive supplies from Great Britain.
Where was the headquarters of the British during most of the American Revolution?The British, under Gen. William Howe, did capture the city by winning the Battle of Long Island on August 27, 1776. Following the battle, the British re-established New York City as their headquarters for the remainder of the Revolutionary War.
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