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Today in History: British Forces Capture Fort Washington in Manhattan

11/16/2025

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On November 16, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War, British and Hessian forces captured Fort Washington in Manhattan. This defeat marked one of the worst losses for the Patriots, leading to the surrender of the fort's garrison. The battle underscored the challenges faced by American forces in their struggle for independence from British rule.

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On November 16, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War, British and Hessian forces captured Fort Washington in Manhattan. This defeat marked one of the worst losses for the Patriots, leading to the surrender of the fort's garrison. The battle underscored the challenges faced by American forces in their struggle for independence from British rule.