A group of 2,967 Americans set up fort on two hills,Fort Washington and Fort Lee,to “stop” a group of 8,000 British soldiers from separating the colonies. On October 31, the British were going to attack,but heavy rains ruined their plans. On November 5, 3 British vessels passed over the Americans barricade, and anchored unharmed. On November 14, at night 30 British flat boats sailed up the Hudson river with the Americans not knowing. On November 16, the British attacked. The Americans that were at Fort Lee went to Fort Washington to help Commander Robert Mcgaw,but couldn't. So they returned to Fort Lee and watched it unfold. The British marched south towards a fort and were surprised when they got there to see all the tents up and
