Philadelphia was the headquarters for the Americans during the Revolutionary War. It hosted the First and Second Continental Congress'. General Howe attacked George Washington's forces in Philadelphia on September 26, 1777.
Without any problems, British forces had taken over Philadelphia. The colonists carried out all supplies from the city. General Howe awaited supplies. It took two months before the supplies got close. However, during this time General Burgoyne was defeated at Saratoga. With the French on the American side, General Howe fled Philadelphia and headed for New York.
The British had gained control of Philadelphia and lost it without a shot ever being fired. This historic city played a huge part in the Revolutionary War for the colonists.
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