What did William howe do in the Revolutionary War?

Answer 1

-William Howe was a general in the Revolutionary War.

- He first started out as a regular army officer, but rose up to Commander-in-Chief.

-While he was a general he made two major mistakes.

1.While fighting George Washington's troops, he retreated to Philadelphia and brought back Hessians to fight. This let George Washington's troop to win.

2.Instead of following the normal "plan", Howe left to have a fight against the colonist just with his own troops. This also allowed the colonists to win.

Answer 2

He was a British general. He made two major mistakes.

1. While fighting George Washington's troops he retreated to Philidelphia, bring in the Hessians to fight.

2. Instead of going as planned to meet Burgoyne at Fort Ticonderoga, he captured Philadelphia. And left Burgoyge to fight against the colonists with just his troops (Burgoyne was soundly defeated.)

Answer 3

He was a British army officer who rose to become Commander-in-Chief of British forces during the American War of Independence. Howe was one of three brothers who enjoyed distinguished military careers. (Wikipedia)

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Answer 4

Howe lead the British to victory in the Battle of Bunker Hill as well as in the capture of New York and Philadelphia.