Brandy wine, Battle

of, September 11, 1777. On Howe’s advance upon Philadelphia from the head of Chesapeake Bay, Washington took up a strong position at Brandy wine Creek, though he had but 11,000 to oppose to Howe’s 18,000. While Knyphausen engaged the center, Cornwall is attempted a flank movement upon the American right. He met with obstinate resistance from Sullivan’s division, which had formed a new front, but he forced it to retire. The American center was now obliged to fall back; this movement was directed in a masterly way by General Greene. The right, attacked by Knyphausen in front and Cornwall is on the flank, also accomplished its retreat in good order. The British were thus masters of the field. It was a battle in which the flank movement was warranted, but it was met with a promptne and sagacity which saved the Americans from defeat. About 1,000 Americans fell. The British lo es slightly exceeded that number. 96