Battle of Brandywine
The Battle of Brandywine is the largest single-day engagement of the American Revolution.
On September 11, 1777, the Continental Army under General George Washington faced British forces led by Sir William Howe near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.
A flanking march broke the American line, leading to a British victory and the fall of Philadelphia.
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Chester County Reenactors Ready Their for Busiest Year Yet as America250 Kicks Into High Gear
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The Philadelphia Fort That Bought Washington’s Army Precious Time: The Heroic Stand at Fort Mifflin
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A Chadds Ford Visit Immerses You in History, Nature, and Art
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How Philadelphia Became the Birthplace of American Independence
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The Revolution Happened Here: 10 Philadelphia Area Battles That Shaped the Fight for Independence
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Revolutionary November: PBS Docuseries Brings The Revolution Home to Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley
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Honoring Veterans Day: Karen Marshall Discusses New Book, ‘Finding My Father’s Footsteps’ at Harcum College
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One of Pennsylvania’s Most Scenic Routes Winds Through Chester County
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The Overriding Importance of the Battle of Brandywine, Fought 244 Years Ago Today, Is the Marquis Lafayette
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