The Battle of White Plains followed the Battle of Long Island, where General Washington and his troops were defeated and forced to retreat. General Howe pursued Washington to Manhattan, attempting to trap his army. Washington, aware of the threat, strategically moved his troops to White Plains, leaving a small force to defend Fort Washington. Howe's army advanced towards White Plains, and both sides engaged in skirmishes and strategic maneuvers. The battle culminated in a clash at Chatterton's Hill, where the Americans initially held their ground but were eventually forced to retreat due to the relentless British and Hessian assault. Despite their bravery, the Americans suffered significant casualties and were compelled to withdraw. Howe, unable to decisively defeat Washington, eventually turned his attention towards Manhattan. Thanks to Wikipedia and Google Gemini for providing the details to help craft this story.
