British War Plans for 1777

In 1777, the British aimed to crush the American rebellion with a two-pronged strategy: isolate New England by capturing Albany, New York, via a three-pronged attack led by Burgoyne, St. Leger, and expected support from Howe. Howe on the other hand wanted to capture Philadelphia to demoralize the Americans. It was the British commanders' lack of coordination and conflicting plans, especially Howe's decision to pursue Philadelphia instead of supporting Burgoyne, ultimately set the stage for crucial events in the Revolutionary War.

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