If you find yourself visiting the Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial in Philadelphia, you’re likely either a hard-core Revolutionary War buff, a National Park Service completist, a Polish tourist, or a Polish-American. And unless you’ve brought a friend you might be the only visitor there. That doesn’t mean it’s not worth checking out, though.
Long before the World Trade Center attacks, September 11 was a black day in U.S. history for another reason. This was the day in 1777 that saw the defeat of Washington’s Continental Army at the Battle of Brandywine, and a victory for British commander-in-chief General William Howe. This clash, followed by the inconclusive battle of Germantown, led to the capture of Philadelphia a few days later
This day in 1777 saw the Battle of Germantown, where an attempt by Gen. George Washington to attack and defeat the British army invading Philadelphia was defeated and repulsed. It’s a bit difficult memorializing this particular battle.
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