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Today in history: this country suffered a major defeat in the Battle of Brandywine, September 11, 1777.
The battle, which was a decisive victory for the British, left Philadelphia, the revolutionary capital, undefended. The British captured the city on September 26, beginning an occupation that would last until June 1778.
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Date: 2011-09-11 07:31 pm (UTC)And thank you for the historical perspective. That battle became a major rallying point for the Americans to recruit for the war against the British.
Much as 9/11 did for the war against terror.
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