The War for American Independence

From October 28, 1776 until the British withdrawal on November 4, 1776, the Continental Army under General George Washington engaged and held off the British forces of General William Howe during the Battle of White Plains. The eastern limit of the Patriot defenses stood here, with the high ground to the south occupied by the New York Regiment of Colonel William Malcolm and the hill to the north occupied by the regiments under Major General William Heath. On October 28 and again on November 1, attempted enemy attacks on these positions were turned back, as untrained and ill-equipped Patriots remained steadfast until the enemy retired.

Harrison, New York · United States