Revolutionary War Battles in Delaware: Cooch's Bridge, Brandywine, and Iron Hill

Delaware saw several engagements during the American Revolution:

1. Battle of Cooch's Bridge (3 Sept 1777, near Newark) – British tactical win, but Americans delayed the advance, letting Washington cross the Brandywine.
2. Battle of Brandywine (11 Sept 1777, Chadds Ford, PA / DE border) – Major British victory leading to the occupation of Philadelphia.
3. Battle of Iron Hill (22 Sept 1777, near Cooch's Bridge) – Sullivan's surprise attack repulsed, but boosted morale and yielded intelligence.
4. Second Cooch's Bridge Raid (28 Aug 1778) – Grey's British troops burned Lewes and raided supply depots before withdrawing.

These actions were part of the Philadelphia campaign and influenced the broader war effort.