 General Charles Grey had ordered his men to remove their flints and attack with bayonets in order to keep their assault secret.<ref>Nelson, 55–58</ref> The attack earned General Grey the nickname "No Flint", but the Americans pointed to the tactics and casualties as examples of British brutality.General Wayne's own reputation was tarnished by the American losses, and he demanded a formal inquiry in order to clear his name.On October 4, 1777, Wayne again led his forces against the British in the Battle of Germantown.