Battle+of+Brandywine

= Battle of Brandywine =

The Battle of Brandywine occurred on September 11, 1777. The foggy weather of the morning provided solid coverage for the British soldiers but later turned into blazing sun and heat. Fought near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, and the Brandywine River, the battle truly was a decisive British Victory.

The battle was fought between the United States Colonies and Great Britain, along side Hesse-Kassel. The United States was led by George Washington (below), while the British and Hessian troops were led by William Howe. Washington had just experienced defeat in New York, so victory in this battle was a necessity in order to regain American strength and morale. Howe, on the other hand, was driven to battle because of the Philadelphia Campaign, a British ambition to gain Philadelphia during the American Revolutionary War. Both were prestigious and significant men in the outcome of the American Revolution.

The battle began in the early morning when the British and Hessian troops departed from Kennett Square and began along the Brandywine Creek with a motive to trap the American army across Jeffries' Ford. The main motive of the attack was to capture Philadelphia. Washington received word of the planned attack and positioned his troops at Chadd's Ford and awaited the British arrival. While the British were regressed, the Americans shot the first shot at a nearby tavern. The battle was far in motion and after hours of fighting, the Americans had to retreat, and the British had won the battle.

The British won the battle, although leaving the battlefield with 89 less men. The Americans also experienced many deaths, having 300 killed and 600 wounded.

The Battle of Brandywine was extremely significant. Through their victory in the battle, the British were able to take Philadelphia as the Continental Congress fled the area. The British occupied Philadelphia for almost a year. While the battle raised British morale, American pride and purpose was greatly depleted. The American army also experienced high amounts of casualties, limiting the strength, power, and hope of the army. Overall, the battle was significant because the American's lost one of their most important cities, slightly hindering their path to a revolution.

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