Battle of Mamaroneck

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The Battle of Mamaroneck (also known as the Skirmish of Heathcote Hill) was a skirmish in the New York and New Jersey campaign of the American Revolutionary War fought on October 22, 1776, at Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York.^[1]

Battle of Mamaroneck
Part of the American Revolutionary War
Historical Marker on Fenimore Road in Mamaroneck
Date October 22, 1776 Location Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York Result British victory[1]
Belligerents
United States	Great Britain
Commanders and leaders
John Haslet	Robert Rogers
Strength
750	400
Casualties and losses
15 killed or wounded	30 killed or wounded 36 captured[1]

Following the retreat of George Washington's army to White Plains, British General William Howe landed troops in Westchester County, intending to cut off Washington's escape route. To cover the eastern flank of his army, Howe ordered Major Robert Rogers and his Rangers to seize the village of Mamaroneck which had been recently abandoned by the Continental army. On the night of October 22, 750 men under Colonel John Haslet attacked the British encampment. Haslet's men achieved complete surprise, but Rogers' Rangers rallied and drove off the attackers.^[1]

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