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The Battle of Brandywine
Washington and the people of Philedelphia were confident they could stop the Brittish, little did they know that in the battle that followed, the Brittish would outmaneuver the Americans.

**When did the battle occur?** The Battle of Brandywine occured on September 11, 1777. **Where was the battle?** Troops were stationed at Plye's Ford, Wistar's Ford, and Chadds Ford. The battle was fought along the Brandywine River.

Where were the armies/navies from?
The fight was between the British and American armies.

Who were leaders of each side?
General George Washington led the Americans, while General William Howe led the British.

What happened/facts about the battle:
The official British casualty number was 89 killed and 488 wounded. The American numbers have never been confirmed, but it's estimated that 200 died, 500 wounded, and 400 captured. This defeat came with the price of losing Philadelphia to the British on September 26, 1777.

What was the outcome?
<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The American army was defeated by the British and was forced to retreat.

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;"><span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">What was the significance of the battle to the outcome of the war?
<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">The battle caused the Americans to lose control of Philadelphia.

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