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American Revolution Battles
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Battle of Lexington and Concord
Was the first military engagement of the Revolutionary war and happened in the Middlesex County in Massachusetts Bay. The battle was fought in the towns Lexington, Concord, Lincoln, Menotomy, and Cambridge. -
The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
On the morning of march 5, militiamen crossed Lake Champlain at dawn, surprising and capturing the still-sleeping British garrison at Fort Ticonderoga. They were under command of Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold. -
The Battle of Chelsea Creek
Was the first naval engagement of the Revolutionary War and took place at Suffolk County, Massachusetts. It ended with the American colonist having a victory. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
Was taken place at Bunker Hill in Massachusetts. Although the British won, the colonist inflicted significant casualties against the enemy, which gave them more confidence. -
The Battle of Quebec
This battle was the fist major defeat of the colonist. It was fought in Quebec City, and is famous for the invasion of Canada. -
The Battle of Long Island
The victory over the Americans gave the British control of the strategically important city of New York and after five days of waiting, the British attacked U.S. defenses on the Guan Heights. -
The Battle of White Plains
The Battle of White Plains was a battle in the British campaign to take New York and New Jersey. It was a British victory. -
The Battle of Fort Washington
a battle fought in New York,and was a British victory that gained the surrender of the remnant of the garrison of Fort Washington near the north end of Manhattan Island. -
The Battle of Trenton
A small but pivotal battle which took place in the morning at Trenton. General George Washington's army crossed the icy Delaware on Christmas Day 1776 and, over the course of the next 10 days, won two crucial battles. -
The Battle of Princeton
Was fought near Princeton,and was an America victory. George Washington and his soldiers marched north from Trenton and attacked a British force south of the town. -
The Battle of Oriskany
Was one of the bloodiest battles in the North American theater of the American Revolutionary War and a significant engagement of the Saratoga campaign. -
The Battle of Brandywine
Was located near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. The Battle ended in victory for the British who were able to drive George Washington and his troops to Philadelphia. -
The Battle of Saratoga
Was fought in Saratoga County, New York, on Freeman's Farm. British General John Burgoyne achieved a small, but costly victory over American forces -
The Battle of Germantown
Was fought in Germantown Pennsylvania and was a major engagement between the American Continental Army and British solders. The British drove away the Americans, inflicting twice as many casualties as they suffered. -
The Battle of Saratoga
Was fought in Saratoga County, New York in Bemis Heights. This battle marked the climax of the Saratoga campaign, and the American forces defeated the British. -
The Battle of Monmouth
Was fought in Monmouth County, New Jersey. British and German troops fought against the American Continental Army and Colonial Militia. The British surrendered to America at the end of the battle -
The Battle of Bennington
Was part of the Saratoga campaign in Walloomsac, New York. It was about 10 miles from its namesake Bennington, Vermont -
The Capture of Savannah
Was the first Battle of Savannah, and held the city against a British invasion force. -
The Siege of Charleston
Was a major engagement between the British and American forces. The British focused their attention on the American Southern Colonies. -
The Battle of Camden
Was fought North of Camden South Carolina. Was a major victory for British forces. -
The Battle of King's Mountain
Was fought near Near Blackburn South Carolina between American and British militias. The American militia won the battle and defeated the British. -
The Battle of Cowpens
Was fought near Cowpens South Carolina. American colonial Army forced the British army to retreat at the end of the battle. -
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
Was fought in Guilford Courthouse North Carolina. British troops under Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis defeated the American forces. -
The Battle of Eutaw Springs
Was fought near present-day Eutawville, South Carolina. The Americans partial victory cemented their near-complete control of the southern section of the country. -
The Battle of Yorktown
Was fought in Yorktown, Virginia. The Continental Army, led by General George Washington, won a decisive victory against the British Army
