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Battle of Brandywine PA100

On Sept. 11, 1777, an American force of about 11,000 men, commanded by Washington, attempted to halt a British advance into Pennsylvania. The Americans were defeated near Chadds Ford on Brandywine Creek by approximately 18,000 British and Hessian troops under Howe.

U.S1, 1 mile E of Kennett Square. Chester County Pennsylvania.


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