because he thought it would help out the British take control
September 1777
William Howe
Philadelphia, pennsylvania!
Philadelphia
philadelphia
He had already move 13000 people to Maryland an to attack philADELPHIA FROM THE SOUTH
After defeating General Washington at the Battle of Brandywine on Sept. 11, 1777, General Howe captured and occupied the city of Philadelphia on Sept. 26, 1777.
That was his intention and he did exactly that.
By general Howe forcing george Washington out of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia
general howe
His strategy was to meet General Howe's troops at Albany, but Howe changed his plans and went to Philadelphia instead.