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The article discusses the August 1776 American Revolution military operations in New York City, New York, including the American army under General George Washington's retreat from Gowan Heights, Brooklyn, New York City to Manhattan, New York City. An overview of the commander of British forces in American Lieutenant General William Howe, including his sympathy for the Americans rebelling against the British Crown, is provided. INSET: 'The Core of His Character'.

A collection of American Revolutionary advertisements is reprinted from the New York City periodicals "The New-York Gazette" and the "Weekly Mercury," published by Hugh Gaines, and the "Royal Gazette," published by James Rivington. The advertisements appeared during the occupation of New York City by British forces and provide information about deserters, military equipment and supplies for sale, and lost personal property. Some of the regiments discussed include Great Britain's 42d, 64th, and 76th Foot.

The article offers information on historical sites in Brooklyn, New York City featured in the Battle of Long Island during the American Revolutionary War. Sites noted include Battle Hill in Greenwood Cemetery, the Fulton Ferry Landing, and the exhibition "The Old Stone House: Witness to War—an Exhibit Exploring the Battle of Brooklyn and the Occupation, 1776-1783" at Old Stone House.

The article recounts the Battle for New York City which occurred during the summer of 1776 as highlighted in a documentary film for PBS. A brigade of Marylanders under the command of William Alexander covered the retreat of the survivors. About 256 Marylanders had been killed out of 400 when the battle began. In the 1950s, the remains of the dead that were buried on a Dutchman's farms were found under an automobile-body shop. Congress directed the Army to make the site a national cemetery. It is said that the fighting on Long Island resulted in 500 deaths and 1,000 prisoners.