Who won the Battle of Long Island and why?

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Skylar Mahoney

23 March, 00:50

Who won the Battle of Long Island and why?

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Krista Nguyen · Answer 1

The only cavalry at the Battle of Long Island was the British 17th Light Dragoons and some small Americans mounted groups. Winner of the Battle of Long Island: The British won the battle of Long Island, driving the Americans from Brooklyn and forcing them to evacuate New York.

Dixie Wiley · Answer 2

The British won the battle of Long Island, mostly because of their very superior numbers.