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-William Howe was a general in the Revolutionary War.
- He first started out as a regular army officer, but rose up to Commander-in-Chief.
-While he was a general he made two major mistakes.
1.While fighting George Washington's troops, he retreated to Philadelphia and brought back Hessians to fight. This let George Washington's troop to win.
2.Instead of following the normal "plan", Howe left to have a fight against the colonist just with his own troops. This also allowed the colonists to win.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoHe was a British general. He made two major mistakes.
1. While fighting George Washington's troops he retreated to Philidelphia, bring in the Hessians to fight.
2. Instead of going as planned to meet Burgoyne at Fort Ticonderoga, he captured Philadelphia. And left Burgoyge to fight against the colonists with just his troops (Burgoyne was soundly defeated.)
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∙ 14y agoHe was a British army officer who rose to become Commander-in-Chief of British forces during the American War of Independence. Howe was one of three brothers who enjoyed distinguished military careers. (Wikipedia)
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∙ 12y agoHowe lead the British to victory in the Battle of Bunker Hill as well as in the capture of New York and Philadelphia.
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Who was British fighting in the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The Battle of Bunker Hill took place on June 17, 1775 on Breed's Hill, as part of the Siege of Boston during the American Revolutionary War. General Israel Putnam was in charge of the revolutionary forces, while Major-General William Howe commanded the British forces.
What side was William Howe on?
British.
What color are William Howe's eyes?
pink
Who In 1776 general Williams howe defeated?
In 1776, General William Howe defeated George Washington.
Who was the british leader at Valley Forge?
General William Howe
William Howe in the Revolutionary War?
yes he was
Who William Howe?
William Howe was the brother of Richard Howe, both of whom supported the American cause in the Revolutionary War.
Who were Admiral Richard Howe and General William Howe?
Admiral Richard Howe was a British Admiral who served in the Royal Navy during the Seven Years War, the Revolutionary War, and the French Revolution. General William Howe was a British General who was in command of British forces in North America during the Revolutionary War.
What battles did William howe fight in during the revolutionary war?
Bunker Hill
Did William Howe help the Americans or the British during the revolutionary war?
Yes
Admiral Richard Howe and General William Howe?
Admiral Richard Howe and General William Howe were two of the three famous Howe brothers, with George Howe being the third one. While Richard was a British Naval officer known for being British Naval commander during American Revolutionary War, William Howe belonged to British Army and was Commander-in-chief of British forces during the American Revolutionary War.
Was William howe important in the American revolutionary war?
William Howe was definitely not part of the American Revolution!! Trust me, I'm learning about this stuff right now!!
What general had plans to take over New York in the revolutionary war?
General William Howe.
Who was the lead general for the British at the start of the revolutionary war?
Thomas Gage was in command at first. He was replaced by William Howe in September, 1775.
What side did Willy Howe in the revolutionary war?
britain
Who was William Howe?
Genral Howe was a British General who had commanding control over Philidelphia during 1777 during the rvolutionary war. Later in the year his job as commanding General was taken by another British General known as General Henry Clinton.
Was Henry Clinton a spy in the revolutionary war?
Yes. He was a spy before he took William Howe's spot as Commander-in-chief of the British Army.
