September 12, 1777 at Chester, Pennsylvania (Occupation of Chester) - On September 12, Gen. George Washington and the American army were withdrawing from Brandywine towards Chester. Maj. Gen. William Howe and the British army was following the Americans during their retreat. While Washington continued through Chester, when the British entered the town, they occupied it. [More]
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