Historical Events tagged with "howe"

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Military & Warfare

British Forces Capture Savannah, Georgia

December 29th, 1778 246 years ago

British forces under Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell successfully seized control of the port city of Savannah, Georgia, from the American defenders commanded by Major General Robert Howe. The operation was an essential part of the British strategy to strengthen their hold on the southern colonies and cut off American supply lines. Strategically located, Savannah served as a crucial port for the South, making its capture significant for the British campaign during the Revolutionary War.

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Military & Warfare

British Victory at Brandywine in Pennsylvania

September 11th, 1777 247 years ago

The Battle of Brandywine marked a significant victory for British forces against the Continental Army. Fought in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on September 11, 1777, the British, led by General Sir William Howe, successfully executed a tactical maneuver that outflanked the American forces commanded by General George Washington. The British troops engaged the Americans in a series of fierce skirmishes, ultimately driving them to retreat and securing British control over Philadelphia.

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