Battle of Brandywine
Posted by: Don.Morfe
N 39° 54.045 W 075° 33.802
18S E 451841 N 4416893
The battle ended just southwest of here at nightfall. With Howe and his troops holding the field, Washington's force withdrew to Chester.
Waymark Code: WM12H66
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2020
Views: 3
Battle of Brandywine-The battle ended just southwest of here at nightfall. With Howe and his troops holding the field, Washington's force withdrew to Chester. Although he was wounded, Lafayette helped to reorganize the retreating troops, and Pulaski's cavalry protected them from attack.
Marker Name: Battle of Brandywine
County: Delaware
Date Dedicated: 05/12/1952
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: US 202/322 just S of Brinton's Bridge/Dilworthtown Rd., N of US 1, Chadds Ford
Category: American Revolution, George Washington, Military
Website: Not listed
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