General William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe, was a British Army officer and politician who rose to become Commander-in-Chief, America, during the American War of Independence. Howe was one of three brothe
Portrait by Henry Bryan Hall, 1872
Engraving from contemporary sketch depicting the British ascent to the Plains of Abraham in 1759
Depiction of the Battle of Bunker Hill by Percy Moran, 1909
George Washington, driven from New York beginning at the Battle of Brooklyn portrait by Charles Willson Peale 1776
Thomas Gage
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General Thomas Gage was a British Army officer and colonial administrator best known for his many years of service in North America, including serving as Commander-in-Chief, North America during the e
William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe
…broke out. After leading British troops to a costly victory in the Battle of Bunker Hill, Howe took command of all British forces in America from Thomas Gage in September of that year. Howe's record in North America was marked by the successful capture of both New York City and Philadelphia. However, poor…
Portrait of Thomas Gage by John Singleton Copley, c. 1768
An engraved portrait of Gage
A 1776 artist's rendition of Robert Rogers, whose likeness was never made from life
An artistic interpretation of Pontiac by John Mix Stanley. No authentic images of the chief are known to exist.