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Battle of Lexington and Concord
The British won, eight minutemen and 73 British soldiers lay dead at the end of the battle, we don't know who fired the first shot, and it was said to be the shot heard round the world. -
Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
Benedict Arnold raised a force of 400 to seize Fort Ticonderoga, it was rich in Military Supplies, and Arnold and Allen joined forces to attack the fort. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
It's also known as Breeds Hill, and it was a British victory. That was when the British realized it would be neither easy or short defeating the Americans. -
Battle of Long Island
It was a British victory, and they outnumbered the continental army badly. There were only about 20,000 Patriot soldiers to fight. -
Battle of Trenton
The Patriots were struggling due to cold winter weather. On Christmas 1776 Washington led 2,400 troops across the icy river to surprise the enemies. -
Battle of Saratoga
Americans were led by Benedict Arnold. The British plan had failed and General Burgoyne surrendered. -
Battle of Monmouth
Mary Ludwig Hayes fought in the battle of Monmouth. -
Battle of Cowpens
It was the turning point of the war in the South. It was a Patriot victory. -
Battle of Yorktown
This was part of the chain started at the battle of Cowpens. It was a Patriot victory. It was also the last battle of the American Revolution.
