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Vor 3 Tagen · September 11, 1777 at Brandywine, Pennsylvania. In July, Lt. Gen. William Howe's army took 264 British transports south toward Philadelphia from their encampment in New Jersey. As they approached Philadelphia, Howe was informed of the American fortifications and a small naval force in and along the Delaware River, blocking his path.
- Admiral Richard Howe of the British Navy
By the death of his elder brother, killed near Ticonderoga...
- Admiral Richard Howe of the British Navy
3. Mai 2024 · British forces under William Howe, fifth viscount Howe, defeat George Washington and the Continental army at the Battle of Brandywine near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. September 22—26, 1777 British forces under William Howe, fifth viscount Howe, begin their occupation of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
8. Mai 2024 · Honourable Sir William Howe; [10 November 1777]
Vor 3 Tagen · Capture of Phocian fort of Philoboeotus, "he found the enemy in charge of a fort called Philoboeotus" (Polyaenus, 5.16.1.) 3-4. Two victories over Persians in service of Artabazus, "Pammenes, by the support he gave to Artabazus and by defeating the satraps in two great battles, won great glory for himself and the Boeotians." (Diodorus 16.34.)
24. Mai 2024 · In pursuit, British General William Howe landed at Kips Bay intending to trap the retreating army. But Howe’s troops were detained at the Murray’s farm, enabling the successful escape of...
22. Mai 2024 · On October 23, about 8,000 Heissens, commanded by Lt. Gen. Wilhelm von Knyphausen, arrived at New Rochelle and reinforced Howe's army. Howe decided to leave some 4,000 Hessians to garrison New Rochelle. On October 27, the British advance guard arrived at White Plains.
