Here midafternoon we can see that Greene has heard the warning bugle that says the attack is coming from below! Also note that the ever aggressive Cornwallis has sent Mathews and the Coldstream Guards to cross Chadds Ford, with the loss of them in an expensive trade with the rebels.
On about dinner time we see that Gen'l Sullivan has shown his true merit and performed a most skillful delaying action!
As the day's shadows grow longer the militia hides in the swamp and Sullivan continues his skillful delaying action as Greene makes his way towards the sound of gunfire.
In a last ditch drive the British throw themselves at the colonials in an all out drive to push them from the roads. Sullivan is out of tricks as he can no longer afford to give ground, he must control those roads!
The Last minute drive to clear the roads fails, but the colonials have paid dearly for the ground they keep. As darkest night descends too much patriot's blood waters the tree of liberty. Howe gains a moderate victory.
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