Battle of Barren Hill

May 20, 1778 · Battle site

Result British victory

British forces from Philadelphia tried to trap a Continental detachment under the Marquis de Lafayette at Barren Hill. Lafayette escaped across the Schuylkill River with few losses.

American

British

Strength and losses

Strength
2,400
Killed
3
Guns
5
Strength
16,000
Casualties
9–30