United States of America in 1777

Princeton · Warfare / American War of Independence

General John Cadwalader fights for the American victory over the British

Princeton · Warfare / American War of Independence

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

Princeton · Warfare / American War of Independence

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

Princeton · Warfare / American War of Independence

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

Princeton · Warfare / American War of Independence

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

Princeton · Warfare / American War of Independence

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

Princeton · Warfare / American War of Independence

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

Princeton · Warfare / American War of Independence

This record states: Defeats the British, New Jersey.

Princeton · Warfare / American War of Independence

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.

Princeton · Warfare / American War of Independence

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.

Princeton · Warfare / American War of Independence

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

Brandywine Creek · Warfare / American War of Independence

Howe forces George Washington back towards Philadelphia

Saratoga · Warfare / American War of Independence

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

Saratoga · Warfare / American War of Independence

Major General of the Continental Army

Saratoga · Warfare / American War of Independence

Major General of the Continental Army

Paoli · Warfare / American War of Independence

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

Philadelphia · Warfare / American War of Independence

British victory forcing the evacuation of Philadelphia

Saratoga · Warfare / American War of Independence

The US forces defeat the British

Saratoga · Warfare / American War of Independence

Surrenders his entire force to the Americans