Battle of Germantown

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Battle of Germantown
Part of the American Revolutionary War
Date October 4, 1777 Location Germantown Result British victory
Combatants
Continental Army	Great Britain
Commanders
George Washington	William Howe
Strength
11,700	8,000
Casualties
152 killed 521 wounded 400 captured	71 killed 450 wounded 14 missing

Philadelphia campaign 1777–1778
Brandywine – Paoli – Germantown – White Marsh – Matson's Ford – Valley Forge – Crooked Billet – Barren Hill – Monmouth

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

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 (8 km) north of 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 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.

[edit] Troops

Continental Army: 1st Maryland Regiment

Kingdom of Great Britain: Queen's Rangers

[edit] External links

• 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