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Battle of Mamaroneck

Part of the American Revolutionary War

Historical Marker on Fenimore Road in Mamaroneck

Date	October 22, 1776
Location	Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York
Result	British tactical victory^[1]

Belligerents

United States

Great Britain

Commanders and leaders

John Haslet

Robert Rogers

Strength

750

400

Casualties and losses

15 killed or wounded

30 killed or wounded
36 captured^[1]

v t e New York and New Jersey campaign 1776–1777
Long Island The Turtle Staten Island Peace Conference Kip's Bay Harlem Heights Pell's Point Mamaroneck White Plains Fort Washington Fort Lee Geary Ambush Iron Works Hill Delaware crossing Trenton Assunpink Creek Princeton Forage War Millstone

The Battle of Mamaroneck (also known as the Skirmish of Heathcote Hill) was a skirmish in the New York and New Jersey campaign of the American Revolutionary War fought on October 22, 1776, at Mamaroneck, Westchester County, New York.^[1]

Following the retreat of George Washington's army to White Plains, British General William Howe landed troops in Westchester County, intending to cut off Washington's escape route. To cover the eastern flank of his army, Howe ordered Major Robert Rogers and his Rangers to seize the village of Mamaroneck which had been recently abandoned by the Continental army. On the night of October 22, 750 men under Colonel John Haslet attacked the British encampment. Haslet's men achieved complete surprise, but Rogers' Rangers rallied and drove off the attackers.^[1]

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