Brandywine

General Howe began the battle not with muskets but with legs as he took the bulk of his force on a march around the American army defending along Brandywine Creek. While he was doing this General Knyphausen was pinning Washington’s …

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General Howe began the battle not with muskets but with legs as he took the bulk of his force on a march around the American army defending along Brandywine Creek. While he was doing this General Knyphausen was pinning Washington’s attention at Chad's ford with an attack. Howe's plan worked to perfection. Washington was receiving conflicting reports about the maneuver. He was not sure whether it was a feint or the main attack. He hesitated to rush troops to his right while Knyphausen had his attention to his front. Inexplicably, despite having out flanked the Americans and catching Washington unprepared, Howe called a halt for a tea break and let his men rest after their 17 mile flank march. During this time Washington realized the danger and raced troops to Birmingham Hill into defensive positions.

Chadds Ford Township, Pennsylvania

The Battle of Brandywine, also known as the Battle of Brandywine Creek, was fought between the American Continental Army of General George Washington and the British Army of General Sir William Howe on September 11, 1777, as part of the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). The forces met near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, as Howe moved to take Philadelphia, then the American capital. The British forces routed the Continental Army and forced them to withdraw, first, to the City of Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania, and then northeast toward Philadelphia. More troops fought at Brandywine than any other battle of the American Revolution. It was also the longest single-day battle of the war, with continuous fighting for 11 hours.

Wikipedia: Battle of Brandywine

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