The Battle of Germantown was a battle in the American Revolutionary War fought on October 4, 1777.

Summary

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After the September 26, 1777 occupation of Philadelphia by Charles Cornwallis, General George Washington attacked William Howe's 9,000-man garrison in Germantown, five miles above Philadelphia.

Washington's plan was to simultaneously attack the British with four columns from different directions during the night, with the goal of creating a double envelopment. Because of poor timing, bad luck, and few resources, Washington's plan failed, and he was forced to retreat to Whitemarsh with the British in pursuit. The Americans suffered 152 killed, 521 wounded, and 400 captured. British casualties were 71 killed, 450 wounded, and 14 missing.

American Units

• 1st Maryland Regiment

British Units

• Queen's Rangers

See also

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References

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Bibliography

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External links

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• http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/ppet/germantown/page1.asp?secid=31
• 1877 Spencer Bonsall map of Battle of Germantown
• http://www.britishbattles.com/germantown.htm
• Battle of Germantown

Battles of the American Revolutionary War

Schlacht von Germantown