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When Britain captured Philadelphia in September 1777 during the American Revolutionary War, it marked a significant turning point in the conflict. The British aimed to disrupt the Continental Congress and weaken American morale. Although they successfully occupied the city, their victory was overshadowed by the subsequent American victory at the Battle of Saratoga, which galvanized international support for the American cause. The capture ultimately did not lead to the decisive British victory they had hoped for, as the war continued for several more years.
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What happened to the 500 UN peacekeepers captured in the sierra Leone?
they were released
What happened to most soldiers that the Aztecs captured in battle?
The soldiers were sacrificed or taken as slaves.
What happened at Kiska?
the Alaskan island of kiska was captured by the Japanese and was latter taken by the U.S. and Canada
What happened if men were captured by the enemy in world war 2?
They were held as prisoners of war. What that entailed depended upon the "enemy" who caught them. In Britain we often made prisoners of war work, but on the whole we treated them fairly well. In Japan many prisoners were treated extremely badly and were frequently tortured.
What factors helped the british begin winning battles in the late 1750s?
The British forces captured Quebec, helping Britain win the French and Indian War.
When was louisbourg captured by Britain?
Louisbourg was captured by the Britain in 1743
What happened to crew of USS Philadelphia captured in Tripoli harbor?
sex with Khadafi's old old old grandmother ?
How many times was louisbourg captured?
louisbourg was captured twice by Britain
what happened to Laura?
what happened to Laura Captured
What nation captured Britain in World War 2?
no nation captured Britain in WWII, although the Germans did bomb it. France was captured by Germany. When it comes to WWII, general rule is if its in Europe, it was captured by the Germans, and if its in the pacific(filipines, for example) it was captured by Japanese. Italy captured next to nothing.
What happened to general howe after he captured philiedelphia?
After General Howe captured Philadelphia in September 1777, he faced challenges in maintaining control of the city due to a lack of reinforcements and resources. His decision to occupy Philadelphia was met with criticism, as it did not lead to a decisive victory in the Revolutionary War. Howe eventually resigned his command in 1778, returning to Britain, where he faced scrutiny for his strategies and decisions during the campaign. His departure marked a shift in British leadership as they sought new approaches to regain momentum in the war.
Who commanded the daring raid that captured frigate Philadelphia?
Stephen Decatur was the commander of the raid that BURNED the Frigate Philadelphia- which had been captured by Tripoli after running aground.
What happened to Laura winning?
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What did the pirates want to do with the captured ship philadelphia?
nipples
What happened to the captured during the revolutionary war?
the captured where tortured and killed
Why was Saint Patrick captured?
There is no particular reason. Patrick (Maewyn Succat) just happened to be in the wrong place at the time Irish raders paid a visit to his town in Britain.
How did Hitler get captured?
He didn't get captured. He knew that he was going to get captured so he killed himself before it happened.
