Battle of White Plains

When

28 Oct 1776

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

41.03° N, 73.78° W

Description

1776 battle of the American Revolutionary War

1776 battle near White Plains, New York

The Battle of White Plains took place during the New York and New Jersey campaign of the American Revolutionary War on October 28, 1776, near White Plains, New York. Following the retreat of George Washington's Continental Army northward from New York City, British General William Howe landed troops in Westchester County, intending to cut off Washington's escape route.

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• American Revolutionary War19 Apr 1775 · War of independence