Question: who won the battle of long island in 1776
Answer: 966 Result British victory The British forces capture New York City and Long Island from the Continental Army Belligerents United States Great Britain Hesse - Kassel Commanders and leaders George Washington Israel Putnam William Alexander Thomas Mifflin Henry Knox John Sullivan ( POW ) William Howe Charles Cornwallis Henry Clinton William Erskine James Grant Charles Mawhood Strength 10,000 20,000 Casualties and losses Total : 2,000 300 killed 800 wounded 1,079 captured Total : 388 64 killed 293 wounded 31 missing