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The Battle of Brooklyn

The Battle of Brooklyn. America’s Greatest Defeat. Setting the Table. Setting the Table. Americans 20,000 Troops Mostly Untrained Spread Thinly Inexperienced Commanders. British 15,000 Troops Highly trained professionals Large Flotilla of Ships Professional Military Officers.

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The Battle of Brooklyn

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  1. The Battle of Brooklyn America’s Greatest Defeat

  2. Setting the Table

  3. Setting the Table • Americans • 20,000 Troops • Mostly Untrained • Spread Thinly • Inexperienced Commanders • British • 15,000 Troops • Highly trained professionals • Large Flotilla of Ships • Professional Military Officers So What Happened?

  4. America’s Greatest Defeat Saved the War Who Cares? • Army Escaped Total Destruction • Gained Experience • Led to the Victory at Trenton • Britain's Last Chance For Decisive Battle

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