Battle of Brandywine | Animated Map
September 11, 1777
On September 11, 1777, General George Washington was determined to prevent the British from capturing the American seat of government, Philadelphia. Taking up positions along Brandywine Creek, Washington mistakenly believed that his army blocked all fords across the Brandywine.
Opposing Washington was Sir William Howe and an army of 15,500 British Regulars and Hessians. Howe's men had just finished a month long voyage from New York to Elkton, Maryland, via the sea. Hidden by heavy fog, the British moved into position.
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Pennsylvania | September 11, 1777
Result: British Victory
Estimated Casualties
1,887
American
1,300
1,300
British
587
587
