battle of brooklyn

The historic cemetery once again hosted a reenactment of the Revolutionary War's largest battle... and once again, the colonists lost.

It's been 240 years since Washington and his rebel army were routed by the redcoats, almost losing the Revolutionary War.

As in years past, the actual battle reenactment yesterday was pretty loose: Muskets misfired, strategy and tactics are tough to convey, one British general fell off his horse.

General Percy’s beautifully illustrated battle map, dated 1776.

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It was strange, it was messy, and it was the first battle

Re-enactors firing their weapons during a simulation of the Battle of

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