Fort Washington (NY)-- Part 1: On Manhattan Island

I have been writing about James McHenry in my Not So Forgotten War of 1812 blog.  Fort McHenry was named after him.

He was a surgeon in the Continental Army in the American Revolution and was captured at Fort Washington in New York by British forces.

I'd never heard of this battle or fort before so did some research.

From  Military.wikia.com.

Fort Washington was a fortified position near the north end of Manhattan Island) now part of New York City).  The fort was located on the highest part of the island.

During the American Revolution, it was part of George Washington's defense of New York.  Fort Washington and Fort Lee (on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River were built to prevent the British from going up the river and to provide a secure escape route for the American Army is needed.

--DAcOOT