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Today in History: British Commander Howe Withdraws Troops from White Marsh

12/8/2025

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On December 8, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War, British commander Sir William Howe withdrew his troops from the Battle of White Marsh to Philadelphia. This marked the conclusion of the last major engagement of 1777, as American forces faced a series of skirmishes in the Philadelphia campaign, highlighting the ongoing struggle for independence.

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On December 8, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War, British commander Sir William Howe withdrew his troops from the Battle of White Marsh to Philadelphia. This marked the conclusion of the last major engagement of 1777, as American forces faced a series of skirmishes in the Philadelphia campaign, highlighting the ongoing struggle for independence.