Battle of Long Island. : "Retreat of the Americans under Gen. Stirling across Gowanus Creek".

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• ARTIST: Alonzo Chappel

• PUBLISHER: Published by Johnson, Wilson & Co., New York.

• MEDIUM: Engraving

  DATE: 1874

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 5 1/4 x 7 1/8" (13.5 x 18 cm).

• DESCRIPTION: Engraved by James Smillie. The battle took place in Brooklyn - the Continental army was far out numbered in manpower and arms and eventually forced to retreat.<br><br> William Alexander Lord Stirling (1726-1783) One of George Washington's most loyal military subordinates during the American Revolution. He commanded a brigade at the Battle of Long Island, (Brooklyn), where his rearguard action resulted in his capture but allowed the main body of the army to escape.

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• CONDITION: Good condition. B/W

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Historical , Revolutionary War