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=**Battle of Brandywine ** =

**// (Also known as the Battle of Brandywine Creek) //**



When did the battle occur?
The Battle of Brandywine occurred on September 11, 1777.

Where was the battle?
This battle was fought in the area surrounding Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania and the Brandywine River.

** Where were the armies/navies from? **
The armies were from the United States (Americans) verse Britain assisted by Hesse-Kassel.



** Who were leaders of each side? **
The famous, General George Washington led the Americans and Sir William Howe led the British troops.

 - ** Number of British and Hessians: 6,000 people **
==== Washington had originally thought that the British would be sending their entire force against his at Chadds Ford however, after the first indicated troop movements, it was clear that Howe had divided his forces. Howe’s troops a very strategic position in an unguarded territory that would allow, ultimately for their success. After the British appeared on the American right flank, it was then known that Sir Howe had outmaneuvered Washington. From this sudden surprise, the Americans suffered from an array of confusion and unfortunately could not defend their position successfully. Although the Americans fought their hardest, the confusion they faced from being unprepared cost them the battle. ====

What was the outcome?
The British and Hessian troops were left standing at Brandywine Creek after successfully defeating the Americans.

** What was the significance of the battle to the outcome of the war? **
Although the Americans lost this battle, it did not demoralize the men, instead they said that the loss was not due to their fighting skills but instead do to their unfamiliarity with the landscape. Britain did however gain control of Philadelphia due to this battle without much opposition from Washington. After the battle, Washington responded very cautiously and the amount of loss during the battle affected the patriots cause negatively.

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