Brooklyn Escape Saved the Revolution | Roanoke News

When the British nearly crushed Washington’s army on Long Island in 1776, a freak nor’easter and a sudden fog became America’s unlikely heroes—saving the Continental Army from annihilation and giving the revolution a fighting chance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/350c69ef5786346f