early morning fog burn dawn reveal long column scarlet blue clothe troop majestys royal army command general sir william howe march extreme southeastern corner pennsylvania head fledgling america capital philadelphia short week early army disembark head elk maryland day voyage new york city aboard large armada north america see troop include crack german mercenary elite american loyalist unit howe army execute flanking maneuver quotjacksonianquot proportionsgeneral george washington hold interior line morristown new jersey unsure howe north support british invasion canada saratoga south capital armada set sail washington shift southwest take naturally strong defensive position high ground brandywine creek astride main road philadelphia washington post troop advantageously depth control ford brandywine key position possible flank attack discuss likelihood discount strength local informationthus stage set howe pursue strategy post seek european style victory sudden taking enemy capital washington write quotshould push design philadelphiathey contest event single battle overthrownthe war end bold stroke free landquot

We may earn a small commission when you buy through these links.