1777 in History

Major General of the Continental Army

The Battle at Princeton cost the British some 276 men killed, wounded or captured and greatly boosted the morale of the Continental troops, leading 8,000 new recruits to join the Continental Army

Surrenders his entire force to the Americans

France recognizes the Americas independence

France recognizes the Americas independence

Passes his examination for lieutenant in the Royal Navy.

Leaves Salzburg service to seek employment elsewhere.

Appointed Sargeant

British victory forcing the evacuation of Philadelphia

Death of Maximilian III Joseph

Howe forces George Washington back towards Philadelphia

Howe forces George Washington back towards Philadelphia

Washington is left with dictatorial powers. British victory forcing the evacuation of Philadelphia. A British victory which forces Congress to move from Philadelphia to York

General John Cadwalader fights for the American victory over the British

Washington reforms his army, and then splits it into two parts-the smaller left wing under General Nathaniel Greene and the larger right wing under General John Sullivan

A number of British troops left behind in Princeton surrender to Captain Alexander Hamilton

Colonel John Haslet of Delaware replaces General Mercer and was killed by a shot to the head

General Mercer is wounded but refuses to surrender, he dies nine days later

Washington reforms his army, and then splits it into two parts-the smaller left wing under General Nathaniel Greene and the larger right wing under General John Sullivan

This record states: After the battle, Cornwallis abandons many of his posts in New Jersey, and orders his army to retreat to New Brunswick.

This record states: Defeats the British, New Jersey.

This record states: The Battle at Princeton cost the British some 276 men killed, wounded or captured and greatly boosted the morale of the Continental troops, leading 8,000 new recruits to join the Continental Army.

This record states: Washington reforms his army, and then splits it into two parts-the smaller left wing under General Nathaniel Greene and the larger right wing under General John Sullivan.

Surrenders outside New York, he is unable to link up with General Howe

Major General of the Continental Army

The US forces defeat the British