FLAG FLIES FOR FIRST TIME IN BATTLE ~1777

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The American flag was flown in battle for the first time on this day
in 1777, during a
Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch’s Bridge, Delaware. Patriot General William Maxwell ordered the stars and
stripes banner raised as a detachment of his infantry and cavalry
met an advance guard of British and Hessian troops.

The rebels were defeated and forced to retreat to General George Washington’s main force near Brandywine Creek in Pennsylvania.

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posted by Bob Karm in ANNIVERSARY,Battle,Flag,HISTORY,MILITARY,Revolutionary War and have No Comments

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