Grand Forage 1778

In 1778, despite signs of British retreat and peace overtures, tensions escalated as British troops launched a surprise invasion into New York and New Jersey, catching George Washington and his forces off guard. Historian Todd W. Braisted examines the strategic battles and maneuvers in the lower Hudson Valley, revealing the tense chess match between Washington and Sir Henry Clinton that foreshadowed the British push into the Southern colonies. This account offers a detailed look at a pivotal moment in the American Revolutionary War, blending military strategy with the complex political landscape of the time.