In 1776, Britain unleashed the largest military force ever assembled against the American colonies - 427 ships, 1,200 cannons, and 32,000 soldiers. Their mission: crush the rebellion in a single campaign. Lord George Germain had a plan. General Howe had the means. And New York was the target. But standing in their way was George Washington - outnumbered, outgunned, and without a navy - determined to make the British feel the sting of every inch they took. This episode kicks off the story of the invasion of New York, and the campaign that would define the biggest obstacle for the American Revolution. This is Episode 8 of On This Day: 1776 - a cinematic short film series reimagining the most iconic year of America's founding. Not the triumphant myth you were taught, but the brutal, human truth underneath it. Produced by Primordial Soup. Made in part with AI from Google DeepMind. Follow Primordial Soup on Instagram and YouTube. Subscribe to TIME’s YouTube channel ►► ti.me/sub...