September 11, 1777: Battle of Brandywine
General Sir William Howe and General Charles Cornwallis launched an attack on General George Washington at Brandywine Creek near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Cornwallis and Howe each had 9,000 British troops, … Continue reading →
AUGUST 16, 1777: BATTLE OF BENNINGTON
The Battle of Bennington took place on August 16, 1777, in Walloomsac, New York, about 10 miles (16 km) from Bennington, Vermont. An American force of 2,000 men, primarily New … Continue reading →
October 7: Battle of Bemis Heights (Second Battle of Saratoga)
Second of two battles that led to the British surrender at Saratoga (American War of Independence). After failing to even reach the American lines in his previous attack (Battle of … Continue reading →