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Today in History: British Forces Land Unopposed at Kips Bay

9/15/2025

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On September 15, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War, British forces executed an unopposed amphibious landing at Kip's Bay in Manhattan. The American defenders retreated under artillery fire, allowing the British to gain a strategic foothold in New York City. This event marked a significant moment in the ongoing conflict for American independence.

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On September 15, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War, British forces executed an unopposed amphibious landing at Kip's Bay in Manhattan. The American defenders retreated under artillery fire, allowing the British to gain a strategic foothold in New York City. This event marked a significant moment in the ongoing conflict for American independence.