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Battle of Lexington and Concord
As the first battle between the British and the Americans, the British outnumbered the Americans, so the Amerian militia fled to Concord, where they crossed the North Bridge. When the British followed them and crossed the North Bridge, the militia used the British's slow-pace to their advantage and shot into them, resulting with an American defeat. -
Capture of Montreal
It was suspected that Canada wasn't fond of British rule, so the Americans marched from Ticonderoga to Montreal. Without a fight, Montreal fell to General Richard Mongomery. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The British had a fort on Bunker Hill, but abandoned it, leaving it for the Americans. The militia took it and put it to good use. Angry, the British launched three separate attacks. On the 3rd attack, the militia ran out of supplies and were forced to retreat, giving the British victory. -
The Battle of Quebec
The militia attacked Quebec by two forces. One force was by Montgomery, and the other force was by General Arnold. Since Arnold got there early, he attacked, unarmed, and since Quebec wasn't surrendering, they held their ground until Montgomery came. When a snowstorm hit, their muskets didn't work, and the results included Montgomery's death and Arnold was injured. -
British Fleet Went to New York
When the British gave up in Boston, they moved to New York. Howe's Brothers were to capture New York City, then go to the Hudson to meet up with Burgoyne's forces, who were coming from Canada. They landed on Staten Island and used it as a base. -
Battle of Long Island
General Howe's forces then moved to Long Island. General Washington sent 10,000 men to slow down the British. The results included 300 American casualties and less then 400 British ones. -
Battle of White Plains
The militia left Manhattan to the British and went to the White Plains. They lost 230 men when they attacked. However, Howe ordered to stop operatiosn to make artillery batteries. To get away from the British, Washington took supplies and his men up North. -
Battle of Trenton
General Howe stopped all operations for the winter. Washington crossed the Delaware River towards Trenton when the Hessians were. Surprising the Hessians, the militia attacked, 100 Hessians were killed, 900 captured, and Washington retreated. -
Battle of Princeton
Washington wanted to attack more, like New Jersey. He eluded Cornwallis and brought his troops to Princeton. There, the British recieved 500 casualities. In only days, Wahsington forced them to withdraw. Looking hopeful, 8000 new recruits joined the militia. -
Battle of Ticonderoga
General St. Clair thought their fort wuld hold off Burgoyne's forces. However, they discovered that if their cannon was on the mountain, Sugar Loaf, they would be able to shoot inside the fort. That's exactly what the British did, so the militia evacuated and the British met no resistance. -
The Siege of Fort Stanwix
St. Leger's forces urrounded Fort Stanwix and 800 local militia were killed. The defenders of the fort did not surrender, and the Indian warriors left. He needed more recruits, so Arnold spread a rumor that he was comig with a large force and St. Leger fled to Canada. -
Battle of Brandywine
Howe divided his force, 5000 were to advance on Washington and the rest were to catch up to the Continental Army. On a foggy night, Washington's forced retreated and there were 1000 American casualities with 400 captured, while only 600 British were killed. -
Battle of Saratoga
This was actually two fights. The Battle of Freeman's Farm was to hold off the British, by Arnold. Burgoyne dug trenches, hoping to be joined New York soldiers. The Battle of Bemis Heights, was when the British assaults were followed by American counterattacks. This drove the Burgoyne's army from the field. -
Monmouth
Washington attacked te British on their march to Monmouth. he British general called a retreat, which was unfortunate for the militia. Washington regrouped the forces to repel the British counterattacks. The battle was inconclusive, The troops sufered from heat stroke and combat. The British suffered 1200 casualities and the militia suffered less the 500.
