Sept. 11, 1777:  British forces under the command of Gen. William Howe decisively defeat Continental forces under Gen. George Washington. Though a British victory, Howe is stunned by the tenacity and resistance of his American foe. Sept. 11, 1814:  American forces under the command of U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Alexander Macomb and U.S. Navy Capt. … Continue reading This Week in American Military History