Battle of Princeton
After the battle, Cornwallis abandons many of his posts in New Jersey, and orders his army to retreat to New Brunswick.
Historical events in 1777
43 historical records
January 177711 historical events
Battle of Princeton
Defeats the British, New Jersey.
Battle of Princeton
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.
Battle of Princeton
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.
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
Battle of Princeton
A number of British troops left behind in Princeton surrender to Captain Alexander Hamilton
Battle of Princeton
Colonel John Haslet of Delaware replaces General Mercer and was killed by a shot to the head
Battle of Princeton
General Mercer is wounded but refuses to surrender, he dies nine days later
Battle of Princeton
General John Cadwalader fights for the American victory over the British
Battle of Princeton
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
Battle of Princeton
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
April 17772 historical events
Sargeant
Appointed Sargeant
Lieutenant Examination
Passes his examination for lieutenant in the Royal Navy.
September 17778 historical events
Battle of Brandywine Creek
Howe forces George Washington back towards Philadelphia
Battle of Brandywine Creek
Howe forces George Washington back towards Philadelphia
Battle of Saratoga, 1st
Major General of the Continental Army
Continental Army
Major General of the Continental Army
Battle of Saratoga, 1st
Surrenders outside New York, he is unable to link up with General Howe
Battle of Paoli
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
Siege of Philadelphia
British victory forcing the evacuation of Philadelphia
Salzburg Resignation
Leaves Salzburg service to seek employment elsewhere.
October 17772 historical events
Battle of Saratoga, 2nd
The US forces defeat the British
Convention
Surrenders his entire force to the Americans
December 17773 historical events
Independence of France
France recognizes the Americas independence
Independence of United States of America
France recognizes the Americas independence
Birth of Maximilian III Joseph
Death of Maximilian III Joseph
Surveillante Frigate Demonstrates Sailing Qualities
Sane's naval construction work encompassed a successful frigate whose handling reflected contemporary design improvements. Its implications reached procurement as well as vessel design.
Mannheim Visit
Travels to Mannheim and meets leading orchestral musicians.
Chief Minister
Appointed Chief Minister of Prussia
Elector
Appointed Elector of the Palatinate & Bavaria
Discovery of Tonga Islands
Visits Tonga for a 2nd time. Impressed by the amiability of the people, names the islands the Friendly Islands
Letter to Sheriffs of Bristol
Burke published a letter criticizing punitive policy toward the American colonies and defending political prudence.
American Crisis Continues
Paine published further American Crisis essays to sustain public support for the Revolution.
Secretary to Continental Foreign Affairs Committee
Paine became secretary to the Continental Congress's Committee for Foreign Affairs, entering revolutionary administration.
Speech to Electors
Burke defends independent parliamentary judgment to Bristol electors.
HMS Lowestoffe
Serves as lieutenant aboard HMS Lowestoffe in the Caribbean.
Birth of Hans Christian Oersted
Birth of Hans Christian Oersted, founder of the science of electromagnetism
Saratoga Campaign
Takes part in the Saratoga Campaign
Siege of Bemis Heights
Advises Horatio Gates how to fortify Bemis Heights
Exile of Charles Edward Stewart
Purchases for his residence the Palazzo di San Clemente, now known also in his memory as the Palazzo del Pretendente. In Florence he began to use the title "Count of Albany" as an alias. This title is frequently used for him in European publications; his wife Louise is almost always called "Countess of Albany"
Battle of Germantown
General William Howe defeats Washington & occupies Philadelphia
President of United States of America
Appointed President of the Board of War
President of United States of America
Appointed President of the Board of War