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General William Howe is one of most well known British generals from the Revolutionary War. As is the case with all generals, General Howe had his ups and downs over the years. He was very successful toward the beginning of his career in America, but toward the end, his reputation had become damaged due to a great deal of losses.

William Howe was born to Emanuel and Charlotte Howe on August 10, 1729. His father was a General in the king’s army, and was also the illegitimate uncle of King George III. You see, William Howe’s grandmother (or Emanuel Howe’s mother) was the lover of King George I, who was the grandfather of King George III. She became pregnant through an affair with George I and gave birth to Emanuel Howe. This made King George III William Howe’s first cousin.

Early Military Life

When William Howe was 17 years old he joined the millitary, following the example of his two older brothers. This was September of 1746. In 1747 he was promoted to lieutenant, and by the time 1750 rolled around, our boy was a bright young captain at the age of

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General William Howe

Howe served in the British Parliament beginning in 1758, taking over the position vacated by his brother. Howe was publicly sympathetic to the American cause and did not believe the British force could overcome the Americans. But when called upon to serve by King George, Howe accepted, sailing for American in 1775.

Howe's first battle action was at Bunker Hill before being named Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in America that October. In 1776, Howe set his sights on New York, routing General George Washington and the Americans in the Battle of Long Island in August. Howe earned knighthood for his victory. Howe continued to take the fight to the Americans in and around New York, forcing the Americans to retreat across New Jersey.

In 1777, Howe set his sights on Philadelphia, the colonial capital city. Howe and Washington led their men against each other in continued action beginning with the Battle of Brandywine on September 11. After more victories in the Battle of the Clouds and the Battle of Paoli, Howe marched trium

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The Coming of the American Revolution: 1764 to 1776

William Howe

10 August 1729 - 12 July 1814

William Howe was born on 10 August 1729 in England. He joined the military at age 17, and his ability was so apparent that he made Lieutenant within a year. In 1758, Howe entered the realm of politics as a Parliamentary representative for Nottingham (an office he held for 22 years). In October 1775, Howe replaced Thomas Gage as Commander-in-Chief of British forces in North America. He expected an easy victory against the colonies, but when the colonists proved formidable enemies at the Battle of Bunker Hill, he lost confidence in himself and his army. In 1778, Howe was replaced by General Henry Clinton and resigned from the army under criticism. He returned to England in 1782 where he was elected to the King's Privy Council. In 1799, he inherited his elder brother's Irish title and became fifth Viscount Howe. He died of illness on 12 July 1814 in Plymouth, England.