Brandywine

The Battle of Brandywine, on September 11, 1777, is very important to the 11th Pennsylvania Regiment, in that it was the first battle of the Revolution we participated in as a complete regiment. In true 11th form, we managed to take heavy losses, foreshadowing what the future had in store for our unit.

This year's reenactment was only a one day affair and, even with the heavy rains that fell that morning, the crowds were undaunted and plenty of reenactors showed up to give the public a good show.

Grand panoramic of the rolling hills of Chadds Ford		Matt & Stephan go a sutlerin	Donna, with the "new" Chuck, shows off his Ferguson	Nice bayonet ... we think he's trying to compensate for something !
The closest we want to get to a Hessian	The gang gathers for a unit meeting	John prepares for the upcoming battle	It's nice to see Gordon drumming again	The 11th guards the rear ... as always
A sight the British never gets to see - our rear	Way too many smiles for heading into battle	Forces engage the British	Units held in reserve until needed	The line disappears in the smoke as they fire
	General Washington surveys the battle		John gets new sergeant stripes

CLICK HERE to read the Philadelphia Inquirer's article by Michael Schaffer on this event