Following Howe's capture of New York City and Washington's success in the Battles of Trenton and Princeton, the two armies … See more

Washington and his army encamped at Valley Forge in December 1777, about 20 miles (32 km) from Philadelphia, where they stayed for the next six months. Over the winter, 2,500 men (out of 10,000) died from disease an… See more

Shortly after the British arrived in New York City, a French fleet arrived outside its harbor, leading to a flurry of action by both sides. The French and Americans decided to make an attempt on the British garrison at … See more

• Philadelphia portal
• List of American Revolutionary War battles
• American Revolutionary War § British northern strategy fails. Places 'Philadelphia campaign' in overall sequence and strategic co… See more

1. ^ Oneida
2. ^ Ketchum, p. 81
3. ^ Ketchum, pp. 85–86
4. ^ Ketchum, p. 104
5. ^ Martin, p. 15 … See more