During the American Revolution, the British strategy for war…

During the American Revolution, the British strategy for war included attacking the U.S. government and trying to occupy key Patriot strongholds. [BLANK-1] in the autumn of 1777 reflected Britain’s commitment to this strategy. Even though they accomplished their strategic goals in this instance, it proved to be an unsuccessful approach to war on the whole.

When British troops invaded New York in 1776, George Washing…

When British troops invaded New York in 1776, George Washington found himself and his army trapped. The British invasion of New York threatened Washington’s number-one strategic goal: preserve the Continental Army. It was only with a daring retreat and the heroic actions of the rear guard of the Continental Army during [BLANK-1] that Washington and the rest of the army were able to escape New York.