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John Paul Jones is given command of the Ranger and begins raiding English shipping.
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Benedict Arnold defeats the British at Ridgefield, Connecticut.
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Battle of Brandywine (Pennsylvania)
Howe drives Washington's army toward Philadelphia; Congress is forced to flee. -
First Battle of Saratoga
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Battle of Germantown (Pennsylvania)
A costly American defeat, the battle is inconclusive as Howe fails again to finish Washington.
