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=Battle of Brandywine=

 

The Battle of Brandywine, also known as the Battle of Brandywine Creek was a battle of the American Revolutionary War during the Philadelphia Campaign on September 11, 1777.

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

Where was the Battle?
The Battle of Brandywine occurred in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania by the Brandywine River.

Who were the armies from?
The Battle of Brandywine was fought between the United States Colonies and Great Brittan.

Who were the leaders of each side?
The leader of the American forces was General George Washington. The leader of the British forces was General William Howe. 

What happended/facts about the battle:
September 11, 1777
 * Size of Armies-British and Hessians 6,000 vs. American 8,000
 * The terrain provided the British with an advantage-there were a heavy fog the morning of the battle provided cover for the approaching British troops. Eventually the fog cleared and was replaced by scorching heat
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Reports of British troops indicated to Washington that Howe had divides his forces-subsequent reports both denied and confirmed this report
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This convinced Washington that the British were sending their entire force against his line a Chadds Ford-but he was mistaken
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">While Washington was deciding this, Howe along with most of his force continued-by the 12 pm, British had crossed the river at the unguarded ford North of Washington’s forces and had a strategic position near Birmingham Friends Meeting House.
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Here, the British formed three columns and attacked the Americans
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">When the British appeared North of the American troops, Washington realized they had been mistaken-he brought his army tor high ground around the Birmingham Friends Meeting House
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In the confusion caused by the surprise, the Americans were unsuccessfully defended their position. Americans fought hard, but had been out maneuvered by the British.
 * Fought for many hours
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The battle ended at nightfall with the Americans retreating to Chester were most of the army arrived
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">General Howe's troops camped on the battlefield

<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What was the outcome?
<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The Americans lost and retreated to Chester while the Brittish, who won, camped out on the battlefield. The Brittish had 90 men killed while the Americans lost 300 men.

<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What was the significance of the battle to the outcome of the war?
The Battle of Brandywine was significant because the victory of the battle allowed the Brittish to take Philadelphia as the Continental Congress fled the area were they occupy Philadelphia for almost a year. The Americans, however, lost a lot in the loss of the battle-pride, purpose, hope, strenght, men, and power. So the battle was significant because it was a great lost for the Americans during the revolution.

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