[PAR] [TLE] Maryland 400 [SEP] The Maryland 400 were members of the 1st Maryland Regiment who repeatedly charged a numerically superior British force during the Battle of Long Island during the Revolutionary War, sustaining heavy casualties, but allowing General Washington to successfully evacuate the bulk of his troops to Manhattan.  This action is commemorated in Maryland's nickname, the "Old Line State."  A monument in Brooklyn and multiple plaques were put up in the memory of this regiment and the fallen soldiers. [PAR] [TLE] Battle of Long Island [SEP] The Battle of Long Island is also known as the Battle of Brooklyn and the Battle of Brooklyn Heights.  It was fought on August 27, 1776 and was the first major battle of the American Revolutionary War to take place after the United States declared its independence on July 4, 1776.  It was a victory for the British Army and the beginning of a successful campaign that gave them control of the strategically important city of New York.  In terms of troop deployment and fighting, it was the largest battle of the entire war.
[PAR] [TLE] Maryland 400 [ SEP ] The Maryland 400 were members of the 1st Maryland Regiment who repeatedly charged a numerically superior British force during the Battle of Long Island during the Revolutionary War , sustaining heavy casualties , but allowing General Washington to successfully evacuate the bulk of his troops to Manhattan . This action is commemorated in Maryland 's nickname , the " Old Line State . " A monument in Brooklyn and multiple plaques were put up in the memory of this regiment and the fallen soldiers . [PAR] [TLE] Battle of Long Island [ SEP ] The Battle of Long Island is also known as the Battle of Brooklyn and the Battle of Brooklyn Heights . It was fought on August 27 , 1776 and was the first major battle of the American Revolutionary War to take place after the United States declared its independence on July 4 , 1776 . It was a victory for the British Army and the beginning of a successful campaign that gave them control of the strategically important city of New York . In terms of troop deployment and fighting , it was the largest battle of the entire war .
On what date did the he Maryland 400 repeatedly charge a numerically superior British force?
On what date did the he Maryland 400 repeatedly charge a numerically superior British force ?
August 27, 1776
August 27, 1776