Question

Which of the following best describes the British Military's position at the Battle of

Long Island?
A. They had more troops than the Patriot Army.
B. They had fewer troops than the Patriot Army.
C. All of the troops in the entire British Army present.
D. All of the British Soldiers were still in Britain.

Answer 1

The British Military had more troops and a tactical advantage over the Patriot Army during the Battle of Long Island, leading to the American Continental Army being outflanked and outnumbered in a strategic trap.

Step-by-step explanation:

The British Military's position at the Battle of Long Island is best described by option A: They had more troops than the Patriot Army. During the battle, General William Howe commanded a British force of thirty-two thousand troops, which consisted of both British and German mercenaries, known as Hessians.

This force overwhelmingly outnumbered the American Continental Army. Furthermore, the British coordination and the element of surprise, specifically General Howe's flanking maneuver through the Jamaica Pass and the support of the British Navy under Admiral Richard Howe, solidified their tactical advantage. The American forces, suffering from inaccurate intelligence and being outflanked, were forced to retreat towards Brooklyn Heights, ultimately trapped by Howe's troops on land and by the British Navy at sea.