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Dan Snow's History Hit · September 7, 2026 · 1h 42m

The Battle of New York Explained

Show Notes

In 1776, the largest invasion fleet in North American history descended on New York, bringing the American Revolution to the brink of collapse. Dan Snow explains how George Washington's Continental Army faced this overwhelming force on the terrain of modern-day Manhattan and Brooklyn. This episode examines the battle's scale, stakes, and the geography that shaped its outcome.

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Highlights

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Largest Invasion Fleet in North America
The British assembled the largest invasion fleet North America had ever seen to attack New York in 1776.
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The Revolution Nearly Died at New York
The Battle of New York was a devastating defeat that nearly caused the collapse of the revolutionary cause.
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Modern NYC as a Revolutionary Battlefield
Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Hudson River, and the East River were the contested terrain of this pivotal 1776 battle.
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