where was the battle of brandywine
The Battle of Brandywine, fought just outside of Philadelphia on September 11, 1777, resulted in an overarching British victory and the conquest of the rebel seat of government.
Washington stationed his troops along the main fords on the eastern side of Brandywine Creek on the morning of September 9, in order to force a fight at Chadsâ Ford between Chester County and Philadelphia. Conflicting reports came to Washington, claiming that Howeâs troops would make a frontal attack at Chadsâ Ford. Therefore, General Washington stationed the center of his troops at the 150 foot-wide ford on the north side of the Brandywine.