After more than 6 months of occupying Boston, the city at the heart of the Revolution, General Howe was more than ready to leave. As early as January, London had given him permission to take his troops to New York City, a much better spot to lanuch an offensive campaign, but by the time word [...]
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Yes Retreat, No Surrender
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