After this battle, John Sullivan became the focus of "illiberal complaints"
After this battle, John Sullivan became the focus of "illiberal complaints" despite successfully distracting of the British from Stirling's forces, which had nearly been outflanked at Meeting Horse Hill. Following the retreat from this battle, Charles Grey defeated of Anthony Wayne at Paoli. Wilhelm Knyphausen successfully captured American artillery during this battle, during which the Marquis de Lafayette was wounded. After this battle fought near Chadd's Ford, forces under William Howe were able to march into Philadelphia. Fought on September 11, 1777, for 10 points, name this Revolutionary War battle in which Washington's forces could not prevent the British from crossing the namesake body of water.
After this battle, John Sullivan became the focus of "illiberal complaints" despite successfully distracting of the British from Stirling's forces, which had nearly been outflanked at Meeting Horse Hill.
Battle of Brandywine Creek