Saturday, May 24, 2014

Washington Saves His Army at Brooklyn



This 3-cent stamp was issued on December 10, 1951 to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn. The central design of the stamp depicts the evacuation of General Washington's troops from Brooklyn at the site of the Fulton Ferry house. General Washington appears mounted on a white horse, directing his troops. A part of the Fulton Ferry house is shown on the right, and in the distant center, troops already embarked are seen crossing the East River.The maximum card was issued by Velvetone with a plain back.

The Battle of Brooklyn, also known as the Battle of Long Island or the Battle of Brooklyn Heights, was fought on August 27, 1776. It was a defeat for the Continental Army under General George Washington and the beginning of a successful campaign that gave the British control of the strategically important city of New York. In the American Revolutionary War it was the first major battle to take place after the United States declared independence on July 4, 1776. In terms of troop size, it was the largest battle of the entire war British General Howe failed to press the attack, and Washington managed to evacuate all the troops not already killed or captured.(Source: Wikipedia).


This is a post for Sunday Stamps at Viridian's Postcard Blog


11 comments:

  1. lots of history behind some of the US issues - i like the expressive colour here

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  2. I like the solid colours the US used on stamps back then. Recreating in card size makes an impact, love that prancing horse.

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  3. And there's some story long before this battle, which is connected to my country. I am told that Brooklyn has been founded by the Dutch, and the name 'Brooklyn' refers to the Dutch city of Breukelen.

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    1. I didn't know that! Dutch people are (were?) everywhere...

      By the way, I like a lot this old postcard with its stamp, even if was isn't my favourite theme.

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  4. Today I realize that I am rather ignorant about the US wars and battles...great to be part of Sunday Stamps to learn something :)

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  5. I took the American War of Independence as part of my history course at school so was very pleased to see this stamp. I also have a 175th anniversary for my stamps this week.

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  6. I had thought that maxi-cards were a relatively recent thing. Obviously not!

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    1. I think that in the 1950s, they were more popular than they are now.

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  7. Nice Card, Dec.10,1951, That's My Birthday. I think your card is in better shape than I.

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  8. So it's actually a "strategic retreat".
    Thank you for participating!

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