The British in Philadelphia.
On June 18, 1778, after almost nine months of occupation, 15,000 British troops under General Sir Henry Clinton evacuated Philadelphia, the former U.S. capital. The British had captured Philadelphia on … Continue reading →
Winter at Valley Forge
The winter of 1777-1778 may have been the low point of the Revolutionary War for George Washington and the Continental Army. After the Battles of Brandywine (September 11, 1777) and … Continue reading →
October 17: General Burgoyne surrenders at Saratoga, renewing American hopes and bringing France fully into the war
The second battle, the Battle of Bemis Heights, occurred on October 7th, when Burgoyne determined to break free from the encircling colonial forces and drive them from the field. The … Continue reading →