Episode 2 of 3
British Occupation of Philadelphia
- When
- September 26, 1777
- Where
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
British forces entered Philadelphia on September 26, 1777, after defeating Washington at Brandywine, occupying the revolutionary capital.
Following Washington's defeat at the Battle of Brandywine on September 11, 1777, where his 11,000 men were outflanked and driven back, the way to Philadelphia lay open. British troops under William Howe occupied the city on September 26, 1777. The occupying army subsequently required a supply route along the Delaware River to sustain itself.
Sources
- Philadelphia campaign Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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