General ___ assembled an invasion force to defeat General Washington at New York City. Richard Montgomery
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William Howe

General William Howe assembled an invasion force to defeat General Washington at New York City.

Explanation:

General William Howe was a British officer and Commander-in-chief of the British army. Under his command, the British were able to defeat the American troops during several battles of the American war of Independence.

One of the famous feats of General Howe is the defeat of General George Washington and the capture of the cities of New York and Philadelphia. In the Battle of White Plains, General Howe successfully drove General Washington and his troops to retreat out of the New York area in October 1775.

Thus, the correct answer is General William Howe.