In 1776, General William Howe defeated George Washington.
surrounding the British and forcing them into one location.
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General William Howe
The Commander of the British Forces during the surrender was General William Howe. Howe replaced General Gage who returned to England after the Battle of Bunker Hill.
His strategy was to meet General Howe's troops at Albany, but Howe changed his plans and went to Philadelphia instead.
In 1776, General William Howe defeated George Washington.
General William Howe
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William Howe
General Washington in New York
General Howe
Sir William Howe.
The British general who arrived in New York in July 1776 and later defeated the Americans at the Battle of Brandywine was General William Howe. He played a significant role in the early stages of the American Revolutionary War, leading British forces in several key battles. Howe's victory at Brandywine in September 1777 allowed British troops to capture Philadelphia, the American capital at the time.
In late June, 1776.
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Revolutionary War started Declaration of Independence was signed July 4, 1776 General Howe left Boston March 1776 and returned to NYC in July 1776 Aug 1776 Howe lands with 20,000 soldiers on Long Island Christmas night 1776 Washington crosses the Delaware
Howe wanted to avoid armed conflict with the Americans.