The Battle of Brandywine:
GB: Sir William Howe(General) V.S. A:General George Washington
After a defeat in New York, the American troops were in desperate need of a win. With low morale, if Washington didn't lead his men to the next battle and come out victorious, the Revolution may have came to an untimely end. "This victory was essential to give the soldiers hope that a group of rag-tag soldiers could indeed be victorious in their struggle for independence."(Logan "The Battle of Brandywine"). However, Howe, along with a few other leaders managed to outsmart and fool Washington, getting him to leave his right flank open. Basically surrounded, he was forced to fight and retreat. The last charge, supported by Casimir Pulaski, was strong and hard and made the British hesitate to pursue them as they retreated. This was a slight victory. The Americans were able to hold their own against the British and escape.
"Casualties at Brandywine were strewn across a 10-square mile area of the battlefield, making final determinations particularly difficult. General Howe in his official report to Parliament counted: 90 killed, 488 wounded and 6 missing in action."."(Logan "The Battle of Brandywine"). The casualties on the Americans sides are harder to determine, ranging from 700 to 1,300.
"Casualties at Brandywine were strewn across a 10-square mile area of the battlefield, making final determinations particularly difficult. General Howe in his official report to Parliament counted: 90 killed, 488 wounded and 6 missing in action."."(Logan "The Battle of Brandywine"). The casualties on the Americans sides are harder to determine, ranging from 700 to 1,300.