Battle of Princeton
General John Cadwalader fights for the American victory over the British
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1777 in United States of America
Explore 22 historical events and records for United States of America in 1777.
Historical records for United States of America in 1777
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January
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
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
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
After the battle, Cornwallis abandons many of his posts in New Jersey, and orders his army to retreat to New Brunswick.
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
September
Battle of Brandywine Creek
Howe forces George Washington back towards Philadelphia
Battle of Saratoga, 1st
Surrenders outside New York, he is unable to link up with General Howe
Battle of Saratoga, 1st
Major General of the Continental Army
Continental Army
Major General of the Continental Army
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
October
Battle of Saratoga, 2nd
The US forces defeat the British
Convention
Surrenders his entire force to the Americans
Other events (month unknown)
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
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