Battle of White Marsh

December 5–8, 1777 · Whitemarsh Township

Result Inconclusive

General Howe moved out of Philadelphia to test Washington's fortified lines at White Marsh. After several days of skirmishes he returned to the city, and Washington went into winter quarters at Valley Forge.

American

British

Strength and losses

Strength
9,500
Casualties
150
Captured
54
Strength
10,000
Killed
19
Wounded
60
Missing
33