The Philadelphia Campaign, 1777

In 1777, the British Army in North America conducted two campaigns. John Burgoyne led one army south from Canada to seize control of the Lake Champlain-Hudson River corridor, while William Howe led his army from New York City on the Philadelphia campaign. Although Howe captured Philadelphia, the events of 1777 led to the French Alliance and ultimately American victory in the American Revolution.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Casemate Publishers

The British Army in North America conducted two campaigns in 1777. John Burgoyne led one army south from Canada to seize control of the Lake Champlain-Hudson River corridor, resulting in the Battle of Saratoga. Burgoyne's defeat led to the capture of that army. Instead of assisting Burgoyne's campaign, William Howe led his army from New York City on the Philadelphia campaign. Although Howe captured Philadelphia, the events of 1777 led to the French Alliance and ultimately American victory in the American Revolution.

This fully illustrated account of the Philadelphia campaign puts the battles into context and explains the importance of the campaign to the outcome of the war.

Burgoyne's army was a formidable force, consisting of approximately 7,000 British and Hessian troops. However, it was outnumbered and outgunned by Howe's army, which consisted of approximately 24,000 American and French troops. The battle was fought on September 19, 1777, at the Battle of Saratoga, in Saratoga County, New York.

The battle was a turning point in the American Revolution. Burgoyne's defeat led to the capture of his army, and it dealt a significant blow to the British forces in North America. It also led to the formation of the French Alliance, which was a coalition of France, Spain, and the United States that supported the American cause.

Howe's victory at the Battle of Saratoga was a significant achievement for the American forces. It boosted morale and gave the Americans a much-needed victory. It also led to the capture of Philadelphia, which was the capital of the United States at the time.

The battle of Saratoga was a significant event in the American Revolution. It led to the capture of Burgoyne's army, the formation of the French Alliance, and the capture of Philadelphia. It was a turning point in the war and helped to pave the way for American victory.

Weight: 392g
Dimension: 240 x 171 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781636242644