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What camp was near philadelphia where general Washington and his men suffered sever hardships during the winter of 1977?
Camp Valley Forge is where General Washington stayed the winter of 1777-1778, and ended up suffering many hardships.
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Why did the british win the Battle at Brandywine Creek?
George Washington, at the time a general, inaccurately gauged the British forces, believing them to be a lot smaller. The British employed a flanking maneuver, where the army was split into 3 parts. One to march head on to the Americans, with the attention focused on them. Oblivious to the Americans, the other two parts came up from behind on either side.
Who was the commander of continental army?
General George Washington
Was George Washington in the battle of saratoga?
No he was not in the Battle of Saratoga. The battle of Saratoga N.Y. was with Benedict Arnold and American General Gates. George Washington was in Philadelphia at the time, hiding from the most powerful British army led by General Gage. The Battles of Saratoga was were the two American Generals faced off against the British General Burgoyne. The Americans won.
Where was general Washington's headquarters near Philadelphia in 1777?
I work at another HQ of Washington's in the Hudson Valley. From my experiences, I have found that the letters of Washington hold information about his various locations throughout the war. I would visit the Library of Congress website (loc.gov) and review his letters from 1777 to find out where he was.
What was Cornwallis's nickname for General Washington?
it was "Old Fox" because Generals Washington's army had trick General Cornwallis
What is the name of the camp near Philadelphia where General Washington and his men suffered during the winter of 1777?
Vally Forge
When Lafayette arived in Philadelphia from France he offered his seves to?
General Washington
How did the experiences at Valley Forge transform the army?
By general Howe forcing george Washington out of Philadelphia.
Which city was captured by General Howe in 1777?
After defeating General Washington at the Battle of Brandywine on Sept. 11, 1777, General Howe captured and occupied the city of Philadelphia on Sept. 26, 1777.
Who forced Washington to retreat from Philadelphia in late 1777?
In late 1777, General George Washington was forced to retreat from Philadelphia due to the advancing British forces, led by General William Howe. The British captured Philadelphia during the late summer and early fall of that year, leading Washington to reposition his troops to protect the Continental Army and regroup. The retreat was also influenced by the deteriorating conditions of the Continental Army and the strategic need to avoid a decisive defeat.
Who won the battle of Philadelphia british or Americans?
yes they did win the battle
What mistake did General Howe make after he crushed the Patriots at the Battle of Brandywine Creek?
Though he won both battles, Gen Howe did not destroy Washington's forces at Brandywine Creek or Germantown. He spent the winter in Philadelphia, while Washington was a few miles away at Valley Forge. In so doing, he left British Gen John Burgoyne exposed as he came into the Battle of Saratoga where Burgoyne suffered a crushing defeat.
Why did the british win the Battle at Brandywine Creek?
George Washington, at the time a general, inaccurately gauged the British forces, believing them to be a lot smaller. The British employed a flanking maneuver, where the army was split into 3 parts. One to march head on to the Americans, with the attention focused on them. Oblivious to the Americans, the other two parts came up from behind on either side.
Who was the commander of continental army?
General George Washington
Where was Washington defeated on October fourth 1777?
On October 4, 1777, Washington's forces were defeated at the Battle of Germantown, near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This battle was part of the larger Philadelphia campaign during the American Revolutionary War. Despite a well-planned attack, the American troops faced confusion and miscommunication, leading to a significant victory for the British forces under General William Howe. The defeat hindered Washington's efforts to regain control of the city of Philadelphia.
General leader who failed to meet Burgoyne and Howe at Saratoga because he had been beaten at Oriskany?
General Leger did not make it there and he was actually stopped at Fort Stanwix. General Howe did not make it to Saratoga, he was chasing after George Washington in Philadelphia. Burgoyne was the only one there.
Camp near philadelphia where general Washington and his men suffered sever hardships during the winter of 1777?
The encampment Washinton and his forces stayed at during the winter of 1777 was Valley Forge. Valley Forge is known as a plave that was most likely the worst for the soldiers. Over 2,000 men were unfit for duty because of lack of shoes, cloths, illnesses and etc. They suffered from things like lice and Typhoid fevere. However, Valley Forge was where Washingtion took steps to motivate his troops by reading The Crisis by Thomas Paine aloud... "These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman."
