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September 25th, 1777 AD (search for this): entry germantown-battle-of
Germantown, battle of.
There were formidable obstructions in the Delaware River be1ow Philadelphia, placed there by the Americans, and also two forts and a redoubt that commanded the stream.
The British fleet was in Delaware Bay, Sept. 25, 1777, but could not reach Philadelphia before these obstructions were removed.
General Howe prepared to assist his brother in removing these obstructions, and sent strong detachments from his army to occupy the shores of the Delaware be1ow Philadelphia, which the Americans still held.
Perceiving the weakening of Howe's army, and feeling the necessity of speedily striking a blow that should revive the spirits of the Americans, it was resolved to attack the British army at Germantown.
Washington had been reinforced by Maryland and New Jersey troops.
His army moved in four columns during the night of Oct. 3, the divisions of Sullivan and Wayne, flanked by General Conway's brigade on the right, moving by way of Chestnut Hill, while Armstrong,
October 4th (search for this): entry germantown-battle-of