Battle of Brandywine

The Battle of Brandywine was a major American Revolutionary War battle fought near Brandywine Creek in Pennsylvania on September 11, 1777. British forces defeated the Continental Army, opening the way toward Philadelphia.

Brandywine Creek: A stream in southeastern Pennsylvania that gives its name to the Battle of Brandywine. Its crossings and surrounding terrain shaped the armies’ movements and the battle’s name.
George Washington: The commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and first president of the United States. He commanded the American forces and organized their retreat after the British flanking attack.
Philadelphia campaign: The British military campaign of 1777 to capture Philadelphia, then the American revolutionary government’s seat. Brandywine was the decisive land battle on the British route to the city.
Fall of Philadelphia: The British capture of Philadelphia in September 1777 during the American Revolutionary War. Brandywine’s defeat enabled the British advance that culminated in the city’s capture.
Chadds Ford: A historic crossing of Brandywine Creek in Pennsylvania. Washington concentrated forces here, expecting the British main attack to cross the creek.
William Howe: A British general who commanded forces in North America during the early years of the American Revolutionary War. He led the British campaign that defeated Washington at Brandywine.
British occupation of Philadelphia: The British occupation of Philadelphia from September 1777 to June 1778 during the American Revolutionary War. The victory at Brandywine cleared the way for the British to occupy the city.
Battle of Paoli: A September 1777 British attack on an American encampment near Paoli, Pennsylvania. It followed Brandywine as British forces continued securing their approach to Philadelphia.
Battle of Cooch's Bridge: A September 1777 engagement in Delaware, fought shortly before the Battle of Brandywine. It preceded the main battle as British forces advanced toward Philadelphia.
John Sullivan: A Continental Army general and political leader from New Hampshire during the American Revolutionary War. He commanded American troops on the exposed right wing attacked by the British flanking column.

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