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BATTLE OF WHITE PLAINS

The Battle of White Plains was a battle of the American War of Independence fought on October the 28th, 1776. After his occupation of New York, Howe attempted unsuccessfully to break the blockade by getting in the rear of the American position. George Washington at length concentrated at White Plains and Howe tried an attack in front. He succeeded in gaining an unimportant position. He was discouraged and fell back on Dobbs Ferry, making a feint upon Fort Washington and Philadelphia.
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