War Times Journal
War Times Journal: The Battle of the Brandywine
A detailed article on the Battle of the Brandywine on September 11, 1777, that describes the military strategy and players in both the British and American armies. Be sure to click on the map that shows how the troops were drawn up.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: The American Revolution: First Phase
A military history of the first years of the Revolutionary War from Lexington and Concord to the Battle of Trenton. Included is information about the problems of maintaining the Continental Army and problems for the British Army.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Philadelphia Campaign the Battle of Brandywine
A excellent and detailed depiction of the first battle of Philadelphia Campaign of 1777, with related links.
OpenStax
Open Stax: The Early Years of the Revolution
Section from a textbook style book explains the British and American strategies of 1776 through 1778 and identifies the key battles of the early years of the Revolution.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: The Philadelphia Campaign the Battle of Trenton
Examine the people and events surrounding the Battle of Trenton in this detailed account of Pennsylvania history. Included in this site are links to audio and pictorial images of this era.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Revolutionary War Soldiers
Describes the clothing and uniforms worn by soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Also explains what the rank of officer meant in the British military and how a man became an officer. How Congress eventually created an army is...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Battle of Saratoga
The weeks leading up to the Battle of Saratoga were filled with disaster for the British troops. Read about the problems General Burgoyne had, and find out how the Americans took advantage of those problems to deliver a stunning defeat...
Other
Battle of Trenton
This site gives a fairly comprehensive overview of the Battle of Trenton. Author sets the scene, describes the strategy of Washington during the battle, and gives a brief aftermath.
Other
Virtual Vermont: The Battle of Bennington (August 16, 1777)
Virtual Vermont provides an interesting account of the Battle of Bennington.
Other
Schoolhouse Rock: Shot Heard Round the World
This site from Schoolhouse Rock provides lyrics to a song that tells the story of the first battle of the American war for independence from England. This song, The Shot Heard Round the World, is taken from the popular 1970s cartoon...