The battle of Long Island resulted in many American soldiers deserting the army.
• In 1776, the battle of Long Island took place. In this, the center of the communications between the southern and the northern colonies at the time of war was New York.
• About 32000 troops were sent by the British Army to Long Island to convince the Americans to accept defeat.
• The Americans were less in number and suffered due to a lack of supplies.
• The Americans retreated to Pennsylvania after many casualties. It was a British victory.
• Many American soldiers were ended enlisted and went home at the end of the battle. The battle also resulted in the desertion of many American soldiers.
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