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September 11 1777
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Author : Bruce E. Mowday
language : en
Publisher: White Mane Publishing Company
Release Date : 2002
September 11 1777 written by Bruce E. Mowday and has been published by White Mane Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with History categories.
Brandywine
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Author : Michael Harris
language : en
Publisher: Savas Beatie
Release Date : 2014-03-19
Brandywine written by Michael Harris and has been published by Savas Beatie this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-19 with History categories.
"Brandywine Creek calmly meanders through the Pennsylvania countryside today, but on September 11, 1777, it served as the scenic backdrop for the largest battle of the American Revolution, one that encompassed more troops over more land than any combat fought on American soil until the Civil War. Long overshadowed by the stunning American victory at Saratoga, the complex British campaign that defeated George WashingtonÕs colonial army and led to the capture of the capital city of Philadelphia was one of the most important military events of the war. Michael C. HarrisÕs impressive Brandywine: A Military History of the Battle that Lost Philadelphia but Saved America, September 11, 1777, is the first full-length study of this pivotal engagement in many years. General Sir William Howe launched his campaign in late July 1777, when he loaded his army of 16,500 British and Hessian soldiers aboard a 265-ship armada in New York and set sail. Six difficult weeks later HoweÕs expedition landed near Elkton, Maryland, and moved north into Pennsylvania. WashingtonÕs rebel army harassed HoweÕs men at several locations including a minor but violent skirmish at CoochÕs Bridge in Delaware on September 3. Another week of hit-and-run tactics followed until Howe was within three miles of ChadsÕs Ford on Brandywine Creek, behind which Washington had posted his army in strategic blocking positions along a six-mile front. The young colonial capital of Philadelphia was just 25 miles farther east. Obscured by darkness and a heavy morning fog, General Howe initiated his plan of attack at 5:00 a.m. on September 11, pushing against the American center at ChadsÕs Ford with part of his army while the bulk of his command swung around WashingtonÕs exposed right flank to deliver his coup de main, destroy the colonials, and march on Philadelphia. Warned of HoweÕs flanking attack just in time, American generals turned their divisions to face the threat. The bitter fighting on Birmingham Hill drove the Americans from the field, but their heroic defensive stand saved WashingtonÕs army from destruction and proved that the nascent Continental foot soldiers could stand toe-to-toe with their foe. Although fighting would follow, Philadelphia fell to HoweÕs legions on September 26. HarrisÕs Brandywine is the first complete study to merge the strategic, political, and tactical history of this complex operation and important set-piece battle into a single compelling account. More than a decade in the making, his sweeping prose relies almost exclusively upon original archival research and his personal knowledge of the terrain. Enhanced with original maps, illustrations, and modern photos, and told largely through the words of those who fought there, Brandywine will take its place as one of the most important military studies of the American Revolution ever written."
Some Account Of The British Army Under The Command Of General Howe
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Author : Joseph Townsend
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1846
Some Account Of The British Army Under The Command Of General Howe written by Joseph Townsend and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1846 with Brandywine, Battle of, Pa., 1777 categories.
The Brandywine Battle
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Author : Catherine Quillman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-09-09
The Brandywine Battle written by Catherine Quillman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-09 with categories.
Historian Thomas J. McGuire calls the Battle of Brandywine, on Sept. 11th, 1777, a turning point in the American Revolution and a case study in "strategy, generalship, and lost opportunities." The dawn-to-dusk battle saw several military milestones, but the only "first" that has never been fully documented is the story of how the Battle of Brandywine became the best historic example of the ebb and flow of battlefield preservation.This illustrated book is the first to tell the story of how generations of individuals - former soldiers, historians, county commissioners, and even Congressmen - worked to commemorate the battle and later to protect a 10-square-mile area ¬¬- centered in Birmingham and Pennsbury Townships - that officially became the Brandywine Battlefield National Historic Landmark (NHL) on January 20, 1961. Today the American Battlefield Protection Act, passed by Congress in 1996 has helped the Brandywine Battlefield Task Force to oversee the protection of what is now a 35,000 acre- battlefield landscape. The expanded protection is rooted in the idea that only open and intact land can reveal the military decisions that were made on that dark day in 1777.
The Philadelphia Campaign 1777 78
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Author : Michael C Harris
language : en
Publisher: Casemate
Release Date : 2023-07-31
The Philadelphia Campaign 1777 78 written by Michael C Harris and has been published by Casemate this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-31 with History categories.
The British Army in North America conducted two campaigns in 1777. John Burgoyne led one army south from Canada to seize control of the Lake Champlain-Hudson River corridor resulting in the battle of Saratoga. Burgoyne’s defeat led to that army’s capture. Rather than assist Burgoyne’s campaign, William Howe led his army from New York City on the Philadelphia campaign. Although Howe captured Philadelphia, the events of 1777 led to the French Alliance and ultimately American victory in American Revolution. This fully illustrated account of the Philadelphia campaign puts the battles into context and explains the importance of the campaign to the outcome of the war.
Germantown
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Author : Michael C. Harris
language : en
Publisher: Savas Beatie
Release Date : 2020-07-21
Germantown written by Michael C. Harris and has been published by Savas Beatie this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-21 with History categories.
The award–winning author of Brandywine examines a pivotal but overlooked battle of the American Revolution’s Philadelphia Campaign. Today, Germantown is a busy Philadelphia neighborhood. On October 4, 1777, it was a small village on the outskirts of the colonial capital—and the site of one of the American Revolution’s largest battles. Now Michael C. Harris sheds new light on this important action with a captivating historical study. After defeating Washington’s rebel army in the Battle of Brandywine, General Sir William Howe took Philadelphia. But Washington soon returned, launching a surprise attack on the British garrison at Germantown. The recapture of the colonial capital seemed within Washington’s grasp until poor decisions by the American high command led to a clear British victory. With original archival research and a deep knowledge of the terrain, Harris merges the strategic, political, and tactical history of this complex operation into a single compelling account. Complete with original maps, illustrations, and modern photos, and told largely through the words of those who fought there, Germantown is a major contribution to American Revolutionary studies.
The British Invasion Of Delaware Aug Sep 1777
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Author : Gerald J. Kauffman
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2011-01-06
The British Invasion Of Delaware Aug Sep 1777 written by Gerald J. Kauffman and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-06 with History categories.
During the American War for Independence in Augustand September, 1777, the British invaded Delaware aspart of an end-run campaign to defeat GeorgeWashington and the Americans and capture the capitalat Philadelphia. For a few short weeks the hills andstreams in and around Newark and Iron Hill and at Cooch's Bridge along the Christina River were the focus of worldhistory as the British marched through the Diamond State between the Chesapeake Bay and Brandywine Creek.This is the story of the British invasion of Delaware,one of the lesser known but critical watershedmoments in American history.
Brandywine Battlefield Park
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Author : Thomas J. McGuire
language : en
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Release Date : 2001
Brandywine Battlefield Park written by Thomas J. McGuire and has been published by Stackpole Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with History categories.
Recounts the devastating September 11, 1777, Revolutionary War battle, in which British forces defeated Washington's troops near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, leaving Philadelphia open to British occupation. Discusses weapons, tactics, and officers, and concludes with a tour of the park and the headquarters of Washington and Lafayette.
The Brandywine Battle
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Author : Catherine Quillman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-11-24
The Brandywine Battle written by Catherine Quillman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-24 with History categories.
This unique military history highlights the generational effort to save the vanishing battlefield of September 11th, 1777, now spanning Chester and Delaware Counties, Pennsylvania. Each generation included a range of people from early 20th century authors and schoolteachers to state senators and war veterans, all of whom promoted the preservation of this "sacred" terrain with the belief, still relevant today, that the character of the land is inextricably tied to its history. The book features more than 60 old photographs and postcards of a 35,000-acre battlefield terrain that has been a research and preservation project of the Brandywine Battlefield Task Force since the 1980s. The book includes community stories and anecdotes such as George Washington's "sniper" and "Spies & Traitors." Part Three of the book focuses on historic sites & military landmarks such as Martin's Tavern and "Proctor's Hill." The book also features original maps and extensive endnotes. It's easy-to-read-style, written by a professional journalist, makes the book ideal for young adult readers.
Some Account Of The British Army Under The Command Of General Howe And Of The Battle Of Brandywine On The Memorable September 11th 1777 And The Adventures Of That Day Which Came To The Knowledge And Observation Of Joseph Townsend
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Author : Joseph Townsend
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1846
Some Account Of The British Army Under The Command Of General Howe And Of The Battle Of Brandywine On The Memorable September 11th 1777 And The Adventures Of That Day Which Came To The Knowledge And Observation Of Joseph Townsend written by Joseph Townsend and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1846 with Brandywine, Battle of, Pa., 1777 categories.