Relier Pairs Battle of Brooklyn MatchingVersion en ligne Battle of Brooklyn Matching par M Ward 1 This is where Continental spy Nathan Hale was hung by the British, after he reportedly said "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." 2 This location, which was called "Battle Pass" during the Battle of Brooklyn, is where Americans cut down a huge oak tree to slow down British attackers. 3 This is where General William Howe of the British Army stationed hi 32,000 men, along with 5,000 German Mercenaries (Hessians). 4 The British would have to move here in order to cut off communication between continental armies on Manhattan and Brooklyn. 5 A Maryland regiment of 400 men was reduced to 9 survivors while continually attacked by the vastly superior British army outposted at THIS location. 6 In honor of the Maryland soldiers that lost their lives in the Battle of Brooklyn, this neighborhood is named after the Maryland signer of the Declaration of Independence. East Broadway and Market Street Prospect Park East River Old Stone House. Carroll Gardens Staten Island
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