1777 American Timeline Eric and Will By Der Schweizer Trompete 1777 John Paul Jones is given command of the Ranger and begins raiding English shipping. Apr 27, 1777 Benedict Arnold defeats the British at Ridgefield, Connecticut. Period: Sep 9, 1777 to Sep 11, 1777 Battle of Brandywine (Pennsylvania) Howe drives Washington's army toward Philadelphia; Congress is forced to flee. Sep 19, 1777 First Battle of Saratoga An American victory Period: Oct 4, 1777 to Oct 5, 1777 Battle of Germantown (Pennsylvania) A costly American defeat, the battle is inconclusive as Howe fails again to finish Washington.
