Philadelphia 1777 - Taking the capital

An illustrated account of the fall of the American capital to the British army, which also proved a landmark in the ultimate victory of the American patriots led by George Washington. A turning point in the War of Independence, the campaign for Philadelphia set in motion a series of events leading to the defeat of the British and eventual independence for the emerging American nation. From the landing of General William Howe''s army at the head of the Elk River, to his eventual capture of Philadelphia, the campaign included some fascinating battles. The initial engagement at Brandywine, the Paoli Massacre and the missed opportunity at Germantown are all examined in detail by Justin Clement, with supporting maps, original artwork and photographs. Recently discovered information about the battle of Brandywine and analysis of the major personalities involved completes this comprehensive account.

About the author

Justin Clement has been a living history re-enactor of the American Revolution for as long as he can remember. He's transcribed several manuscript journals and orderly books and writes research articles for various living history organizations. Recently, he joined the Company of Military Historians. He graduated from the New York State University of Buffalo with a degree in Physics, but history will always remain his passion. He currently lives in Western Pennsylvania.Stephen Walsh studied art at the North East Wales Institute and has worked as a professional illustrator since 1988. Since then he has illustrated a variety of books and games including Settlers of Catan. His projects for Osprey include such diverse subjects as the battle of Otterburn, the Chinese army from 1937 to 1949, and the US Home Front in World War II.

Product details

• Authors: Justin Clement, Clement Justin
• Assisted by: Stephen Walsh (Illustration), Walsh Stephen (Illustration)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.08.2007
• EAN: 9781846030338
• ISBN: 978-1-84603-033-8
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 182 mm x 246 mm x 8 mm
• Series: Campaign; Campaign
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, HISTORY / Military / General, military history, HISTORY / Military / United States, HISTORY / United States / 19th Century, HISTORY / United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Warfare & defence, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, War and defence operations, War & defence operations, C 1700 To C 1800