From the Hudson to the Delaware, 1776 .-- Even now with his splendid fleet and great army Howe could have captured the Americans.
But he delayed so long that Washington got away in safety.

Washington's army was now fast breaking up.

Soldiers deserted by the hundreds.

A severe action at White Plains only delayed the British advance.

The fall of Fort Washington on the end of Manhattan Island destroyed all hope of holding anything near New York.