Battle of New York (Short-lived US)

The Battle of New York was a battle between the and the  in November 1815, during the. The British had been making progress, having annexed the in September after landing their army in  in July. The British army under Field Marshal first took Harlem, and made their way to the centre of Manhattan. The Americans defended the city valiently, but by November 24 the British had complete control over the city.