Latitude and longitude of Battle of Paulus Hook
- Nearby Brookdale, New Jersey, United States
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The Battle of Paulus Hook was fought on August 19, 1779 between Continental Army and British forces in the American Revolutionary War. The Patriots were led by Major Light Horse Harry Lee, and launched a nighttime raid on the British-controlled fort in what is today downtown Jersey City. They surprised the British, taking 158 prisoners, and withdrew with the approach of daylight. Despite retaining the fort and its cannons, the British lost much of their control over New Jersey.
Latitude: 40° 42' 27.25" N
Longitude: -74° 02' 22.60" W
Nearest city to this article: New York City
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