Historedia
Person

John Armstrong

Events
1
Episodes
3
Years
1777

Every event in Historedia whose sources name John Armstrong, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Battle of Brandywine

    1777

    Role: General commanding about 1,000 Pennsylvania militia at Pyle's Ford

    1. September 9, 1777 · Chadds Ford fords on the BrandywineWashington Deploys Behind Brandywine Creek

      After Cooch's Bridge, Washington abandoned Red Clay Creek and deployed at Chadds Ford, guarding multiple fords beginning September 9, 1777.

    2. September 9, 1777 · American dispositions along the Brandywine fordsAmerican Divisions Guard the Fords

      Armstrong's Pennsylvania militia covered Pyle's Ford; Wayne and Greene held Chadds Ford; Sullivan, Stephen, and Stirling extended northward along the east banks.

    3. September 11, 1777 · Chadds Ford and Brandywine Creek, Chester CountyBattle of Brandywine

      Howe demonstrated before Chadds Ford while flanking Washington's right; Knyphausen broke the weakened American center, routing the Continental Army.

Sources

  1. Battle of Brandywine Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-26