2. “General George Washington knew he had badly miscalculated. On August 27, 1776, British forces under a far more experienced military professional, General Sir William Howe, had soundly drubbed the American army in the Battle of Long Island and were now poised to finish it off. “
3. “Gen. William Howe, the British commander in North America, ordered Hale hung as a spy the next day. As Hale was led to the gallows, his last words reportedly were, “I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.” He reportedly said these words to British Capt.”
