The Battle of BrooklynAmerica’s Greatest Defeat

Setting the Table

Setting the Table

•Americans•20,000 Troops•Mostly Untrained•Spread Thinly• Inexperienced Commanders

•British•15,000 Troops•Highly trained professionals•Large Flotilla of Ships•Professional Military Officers

So What Happened?

Who Cares?

America’s Greatest DefeatSaved the War

• Army Escaped Total Destruction• Gained Experience• Led to the Victory at Trenton• Britain's Last Chance For Decisive Battle