1777 Battle of Edge Hill

In an attempt to finally destroy the Continental Army, Gen. Sir William Howe led British and mercenary forces, primarily Hessian, from occupied Philadelphia to attack American troops entrenched here. After a series of engagements, December 5-8, 1777, Howe was unable to dislodge the Americans from their defensive positions along Edge Hill. The campaign ended with Washington’s forces withdrawing to Valley Forge and Howe’s retiring to Philadelphia.