Major Leaders: The leader of the Continental army was General George
Washington and the leader of the British was General Sir Henry Clinton.
The number of casualties: The British suffered some 300 casualties and the Americans 350. Up to 100 men are thought to have died of heatstroke during the battle.
Who won this battle: The battle was considered a draw
Significance in the overall war: This was the longest battle in the revolutionary war. Even though there was no clear winner the American forces had proved themselves as a professional fighting force.
Washington and the leader of the British was General Sir Henry Clinton.
The number of casualties: The British suffered some 300 casualties and the Americans 350. Up to 100 men are thought to have died of heatstroke during the battle.
Who won this battle: The battle was considered a draw
Significance in the overall war: This was the longest battle in the revolutionary war. Even though there was no clear winner the American forces had proved themselves as a professional fighting force.