William Howe, fifth viscount Howe (1729-1814)
British general in the American War of Independence; after succeeding Gage as
commander-in-chief (1775) he defeated Washington at the Battle of Brandywine and resigned
in 1778.
British general in the American War of Independence; after succeeding Gage as
commander-in-chief (1775) he defeated Washington at the Battle of Brandywine and resigned
in 1778.