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How did the battle of germantown become a failure for the american army?

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Much of the blame for the failed attack was placed on Brigadier General Adam Stephen who was drunk during the attack. He led his troops off course and then accidentally attacked his own side. Around 3,000 of the American troops were local militiamen.

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