Footbridge And R. & O. R. R. Bridges
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| Brandywine Creek empties into Christiana Creek at Wilmington. Here September 11, 1777, was fought a severe battle between the British and German troops. 18,000 strong under Howe and the Americans numbering 13,000 men under Washington in which the latter were defeated. The consequence of this battle was the occupation of Philadelphia by the British troops. |
