The British taking control of New York in the summer of 1776 represented his military career's biggest setback. Following the departure of his forces from Valley Forge in the spring of 1778, retaking the city from the redcoats almost became a religious fixation.
<h3>How did George Washington's demise matter?</h3>
At little cost to the Americans in terms of battle deaths, Washington's quick attack stunned the Hessians and resulted in the capture of nearly two-thirds of both the 1,500-man force. The Continental Army's flagging morale was significantly raised by this victory.
<h3>Whom did Washington lose to first?</h3>
In this letter dated August 31, 1776, Washington informed Congress of his first loss. Four days prior, the advanced elements from Washington's Continental Army stationed along the Heights at Guana on Long Island had been routed by British forces led by General William Howe.
<h3>How was Washington nearly killed?</h3>
Washington eventually succumbed to what contemporary medical professionals now believe to be epiglottitis, acute bacterial infection of the little flap at the root of the tongue which covers the trachea.
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