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American Revolution Battles
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
This battle was the start of the Revolutionary War. Over 700 British troops marched into Lexington and Concord in search for weapons. Fighting would soon break out and the British would eventually have to retreat back to Boston -
The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
A group of militiamen lead by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold surprised the sleeping British. They would capture Fort Ticonderoga and gain many supplies and artillery. -
The Battle of Chelsea Creek
Was the first naval fight of the War. The colonist's goal in this battle was to destroy the British livestock and supplies. They did this by destroying the ship Diana and gathering the British weapons. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill
The colonists fortified Breed's Hill and other areas around the Charlestown Peninsula. Hearing about this the British sent out many forces to take control of the hills. There would be many British casualties, but they would eventually win this battle. -
The Battle of Quebec
This Battle was the first major loss for the colonists. Over 400 colonial men would be taken prisoner. Many leaders would also be killed on the side of the colonists -
Battle of Long Island
This was the first major battle after the Americans declared its independence. The British would come out victorious in this battle. The amount of troops that fought in this battle was the most in the entire war. -
The Battle of White Plains
Washington and his troops established a position in White Plains but came under fire after Howe's troops gained the high ground. Washington would have to retreat further North. -
The Battle of Fort Washington
After gaining land in White Plains General Howe and his troops were aiming for Fort Washington. General Greene was ordered by General Washington to leave the fort. This order was denied and fighting would begin, eventually, the Americans would have to surrender. -
The Battle of Trenton
After George Washington crossed the Delaware River, he lead the continental army against the Hessian forces. General Washington would come out victorious. This battle lead to many re-enilistments -
The Battle of Princeton
General Washington and his troops pushed back a smaller group of British forces. This battle would boost the Patriots morale and would gain many recruits to join the army. -
The Battle of Oriskany
A group of loyalists and a group of American Indians ambushed an American party. This battle was one of the bloodiest battles in the entire war. The Colonists would eventually win, but many men were killed or wounded. -
The Battle of Bennington
An American force of 2,000 men led by John Stark defeated a group of John Burgoyne's army. Over 700 British soldiers were captured and 207 were killed meanwhile, there were minor losses for the Americans. -
The Battle of Brandywine
The British Army defeated the Americans forcing them to retreat to Philadelphia. This was also the longest single-day battle of the war which lasted around 11 hours. -
The Battle of Saratoga-Freemans Farm
This battle is known as the turning point in the Revolutionary War. General Burgoyne and his British troops fought against Daniel Morgans infantry on a farm. It was a very close battle, but the British stood their ground. -
The Battle of Germantown
British soldiers set up a camp in Germantown. Washington had sent a surprise attack, but his army didn't do it as planned. Causing the British to drive away the Americans. -
The Battle of Saratoga Bemis Heights
This American victory was the turning point in the war. Burgoyne's second attack would be met with an even more powerful American Army. -
The Battle of Monmouth
George Washington lost his temper before this battle. He commanded General Lee to harass the British until he had arrived, but this was not done. Which lead to many death and wounded men in the battle, but eventually the British retreated. -
The Capture of Savannah
The Americans were trying to hold a city from the British. The Americans could no longer hold on, allowing the British to take control of the city. -
The Siege of Charlestown
After about six weeks of fighting between the two sides, Major General Lincoln would have to surrender. This was one of the worst defeats for the Americans in the war. -
The Battle of Camden
This was a lopsided victory for the British. This gave them control of a lot of land in the South. -
The Battle of King's Mountain
This was a one-sided victory for the Patriots. Over 290 British soldiers were killed and less than 30 were killed on the Americans side. This victory gave the Americans land in South Carolina. -
The Battle of Cowpens
An American victory which caused a heavy amount of casualties on the British. This was the turning point for the War's southern campaign. -
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
Was a tactical victory for the British, but they lost many men. After this war, General Cornwallis stopped trying to gain control the Carolinas. -
The Battle of Eutaw Springs
Was the last major engagement in the Carolinas. Both sides claimed victory in this battle, but this would push the British away. -
The Battle of Yorktown
A decisive victory for the French and Continental Army. This was the last major land battle of the American Revolutionary War. This lead to the British government to negotiate a plan to end the war.
