1777 Battle of Edge Hill
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In an attempt to finally destroy the Continental Army, Gen. Sir William Howe led British and mercenary forces, primarily Hessian, from occupied Philadelphia to attack American troops entrenched here. After a series of engagements, December 5-8, 1777, Howe was unable to dislodge the Americans from their defensive positions along Edge Hill.
The campaign ended with Washington’s forces withdrawing to Valley Forge and Howe’s retiring to Philadelphia.
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