New Animated Map Provides An Immersive Look At The Battle Of Brandywine

(Washington, D.C.) — The American Battlefield Trust’s newest animated map, The Battle of Brandywine, delves into the valor and tragedy of one of the largest battles of the Revolutionary War. Produced by the award-winning Wide Awake Films, this immersive experience brings to life the dramatic hours Continental and British forces clashed in Chadds Ford, Pa. The nine-minute production skillfully blends motion graphics, engaging narration and battle reenactment footage, giving viewers a clear understanding of the Revolution’s longest single-day battle. 

“The Battle of Brandywine came at a pivotal moment in the Revolutionary War,” said Trust President David Duncan. “The Continentals went to-to-toe with a superior foe and held their own. Through this animated map, audiences will gain a deeper understanding of the dynamic battle and a more wholistic understanding of critical events in the autumn of 1777."

Watch the newest animated map below:

The animated map debuts as the Trust is working to preserve 15 acres on the Brandywine Battlefield. The battlefield’s proximity to Philadelphia made its location crucial in 1777 and has made the land incredibly expensive today. 187 acres of hallowed ground have already been preserved by the Trust on the battlefield, but these 15 crucial at the center of Washington’s main defensive line.  With the generous support of donors and federal, state and local grants, the Trust is fighting to ensure this vital piece of American history is not lost forever, but rather cherished by generations to come. The 15 acres at Brandywine would contribute to the Trust’s campaign of saving 2,500 acres of Revolutionary War battlefield for the 250^th anniversary. 

“The animated map provides an incredible opportunity for people to understand the power of place on the Brandywine Battlefield,” said Andrew Outten, President of Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates. “It will certainly inspire new and returning visitors to come experience for themselves the battlefield and greater Chadd’s Ford area.” 

The Battle of Brandywine animated map in just the latest the Trust’s ever-growing arsenal of video productions, which have collectively garnered millions of views across the globe. These resources, from the Revolutionary War to the Civil War and beyond, continue to educate and engage viewers eager to explore America’s most significant conflicts.  

Nearly 30,000 troops clashed east of Philadelphia on September 11, 1777, in what would become a resounding defeat for the Continental Army. General George Washington was determined to prevent the British from capturing the American seat of government, Philadelphia. Taking up positions along Brandywine Creek, Washington mistakenly believed that his army blocked all fords across Brandywine Creek. Opposing Washington was Sir William Howe and an army of 15,500 British Regulars and Hessian troops. The battle had raged for hours while Howe's forces appeared undetected by the Continental right flank. Despite putting up a stiff resistance, the Continentals were eventually overrun by Howe’s men. The Continental army suffered over twice the casualties as the British, allowing the redcoats to occupy Philadelphia 

The American Battlefield Trust is dedicated to preserving America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educating the public about what happened there and why it matters today.  The nonprofit, nonpartisan organization has protected more than 58,000 acres associated with the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War. Learn more at www.battlefields.org.  

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