CAMPAIGN SERIES No 176 PHILADELPHIA 1777

Seen as a defining point in the history of the United States, the Battle for Philadelphia set in motion a series of events, which led to the defeat of the British and independence of the American nation. Replete with maps and featuring recently discovered information detailing the Battle of Brandywine, this book charts the campaigns that led up to the battle for Philadelphia, including the controversial Paoli massacre where British forces attacked and killed American troops as they slept. Furthermoure, author Justin Clement pays special attention to the colourful personalities of Washington and Howe, and utimately gives a comprehensive and accurate account.