In the summer of 1776 the British Monarchy sought to put a quick and decisive end to the rebellion in the American colonies. King George sent the British Navy, the most powerful military force the world had ever known, to destroy the upstart army of George Washington. News that the colonists had officially declared independence only steeled the English resolve against the rebels who they saw as supremely disloyal to England and the Crown.

The British Arrive In New York

General William Howe was in command of the huge armada that began arriving in New York in early July. The thousands of British and Hessian troops on board found themselves welcomed by American loyalists who were living a comfortable life and who did not side with the rebels in the fight for independence.

Howe’s adversary, George Washington, challenged him with an army made up of American citizens who had no formal training or experience at soldiering. Washington himself had never commanded an army on the battlefield and in addition to being inexperienced, many of the soldiers he depended on were sick due to disease and poor hygiene. General Howe was confident the fight against the rebels would be decisive and victory swift.

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