On this day in 1777,
Near Newark, Delaware the only battle to be fought in the first state and the first time the Stars and Strips are shown in battle. Gen. Howe's forces killed around 90 colonials. From here he moved to Brandywine on his way to Philadelphia, after The Battle of Cooch's Bridge.
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Near Newark, Delaware the only battle to be fought in the first state and the first time the Stars and Strips are shown in battle. Gen. Howe's forces killed around 90 colonials. From here he moved to Brandywine on his way to Philadelphia, after The Battle of Cooch's Bridge.
More Colonial Battles
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