Peterson she told them that the Senecas never had a painted post. This plain post had been used as a type of bulletin board and when the white settlers moved into the area they painted it. To paint this post was desecration to the Seneca people. The fleet lands in the Chesapeake Bay, putting Philadelphia in great danger.
Washington rushes south to defend his nation's capital. Howe and his army, 15, strong, march up from Delaware into Pennsylvania. Washington sets up strong defense positions along fords at the Brandywine Creek, an advantageous position to repel the British theat. Howe knows the land better however, and sees two undefended fords that Washington has overlooked. He divides his forces and sends the majority of his soldiers north to flank the Continental Army. The remainder, 5, men, engage the American defense at Chadds Ford head on to distract them.
The battle begins under heavy fog, which help screen the movements of the British army. The 5, British soldiers eventually push Washington's army back three miles. American divisions under Generals Sullivan, Stirling, and Stephen, frantically reposition and desperately fight to buy time. Most of the Continental Army is able to escape. The British army was relentless. Having just routed Washington's army at Brandywine, the British plan a surprise assault on the Continental camp near the Paoli Tavern.
They devastate the unprepared Americans on the evening of September 20 with bayonets and swords, killing 53 soldiers and wounding more than Soldiers who surrender are stabbed or burned.
It is has become known as the Paoli Massacre. This daring commander of the Continental Army was also cunning. When the British arrive at his home, Historic Waynesborough, an empty house is all that greets them. Washington knows that he has one last opportunity to drive the British out of Philadelphia before the arrival of winter.
Headquartered at Peter Wentz Farmstead , the general plans his next move. General Washington mounts a daring offensive to chase the British from Philadelphia. Hoping to surprise them at Germantown, he silently moves his army through the dark early morning of October 4. The complex maneuvering proves too difficult for the undisciplined army, however, and they are fired upon by British pickets.
At Cliveden house, British soldiers barricade themselves inside to repel the American attackers. Wave after wave, the Continentals persistently pound the stone house with unrelenting musket and artillery fire. Despite the furious assault, they are unable to dislodge the stubborn British resistance. The whole world is aware of Freemasonry.
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A severe snow storm batters the soldiers, many of whom are without a tent or blanket. Washington's personal assistant, Timothy Pickering, writes "The great difficulty is to fix a proper station for winter quarters. Nothing else prevents our going into them Washington issues general orders. To their distresses humanity forbids us to add. This is not all, it should leave a vast extent of fertile country to be despoiled and ravaged by the enemy, from which they would draw vast supplies, and where many of our firm friends would be exposed to all the miseries of the most insulting and wanton depredation These cogent reasons have determined the General to take post in the neighbourhood of this camp".
On December 18, the soldiers are poised to move to winter quarters, but they do not march yet. Congress declares the first national day of thanksgiving in light of the pivotal American victory at Saratoga in October.
The soldiers receive a small portion of beef. Some haven't eaten in days. They do not know yet that France formalized a military and trade agreement with the colonies yesterday. All that they know is that tomorrow, they march west and prepare to endure the bitter winter with little food, supplies or hope. Reeling from crushing losses and a relentless bombardment by the British, Washington's army limps into the quiet village of Valley Forge on December Many had no boots or shoes, and their feet were bound in rags to protect against the icy, frozen roads.
Exhausted, the 12, troops begin building 1, log huts for the winter encampment. By February, death, disease, and desertions reduce the number at camp to 6, Washington knew if they were to win, the troops needed to be reinvigorated and properly trained.
Former Prussian Officer Baron Friedrich Von Steuben tirelessly drills the soldiers, teaching them how to load their weapons faster and execute advanced battle formations.
He works directly with the men, and his enthusiastic energy transforms them into an effective fighting force. By June of , the camp is alive with excitement and a renewed determination. Although no actual battle took place at Valley Forge, a decisive victory of will had been won. Washington's army was now prepared to face the British and give birth to a new nation.
In The Section. Valley Forge. Battle of Brandywine.
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