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American Revolution Battles
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Battles of Lexington and Concord, Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts.
The battles of Lexington and Concord were the first military engagements of the Revolutionary War. They started due to the British Commander hearing of supplies and weapons being kept in these towns. -
Siege of Fort Ticonderoga, Fort Ticonderoga, New York
British Lieutenant General John Burgoyne's 8,000 man army occupied high ground above the fort and surrounded the defenses, American colonists led by Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen attacked the fort early in the morning, -
The Battle of Chelsea Creek, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
The Battle of Chelsea Creek had ended in victory for the American colonists and was considered the first naval engagement of the this war. It was also the second military engagement of the Boston campaign of the American Revolutionary War. -
The Battle of Bunker (Breeds) Hill, Charlestown, Massachusetts
This battle was fought during the Siege of Boston in the early stages of the war. The British were trying to keep control of the city and control of its valuable seaport, however, thousands of American militia were destroying that. -
The Battle of Quebec, Quebec City, Province of Quebec
This battle was fought between American Continental Army forces and the British defenders of Quebec City in the early stages of the war. It had been the first major defeat for the American colonies along with many heavy losses. -
The Battle of Long Island (Brooklyn Heights), Long Island, New York
British forces were under a far more experienced military professional, General Sir William Howe. As a result of this battle, British troops gained control over the strategically important city of Long Island. -
The Battle of White Plains, White Plains, New York.
This was a battle in the New York and New Jersey campaign of the American Revolutionary War. It led to the American withdrawal to the Delaware River and the capture of Fort Washington by the British. -
The Battle of Fort Washington, Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York
General Howe's British forces attacked the fort before Washington reached it to assess the situation. This British victory gained the surrender of the Fort located near the north end of Manhattan Island. -
The Battle of Trenton, Trenton, New Jersey
This event had been a brief yet pivotal battle of the Revolutionary War. Ultimately, the Hessian army had been destroyed by soldiers commanded by George Washington in their raid across the Delaware River. -
The Battle of Princeton, Princeton, New Jersey
This battle along with the one taking place in Trenton had been a boost to the morale of the patriot cause, leading many to join the Continental Army. Crossing the Delaware River on Christmas Day, Washington and his troops gained victory in this battle and the one of Trenton. -
The Battle of Oriskany, Oriskany, New York
The Battle of Oriskany, New York is known as one of the most brutal battles of the American Revolutionary War. It was a significant engagement of the Saratoga campaign and was known as a victory for the American colonies. -
The Battle of Bennington, Bennington, New York
This battle of the Revolutionary war had been known as a part of the Saratoga campaign. General John Stark and his American forces had successfully defeated two detachments of British General John Burgoyne's invading army. -
The Battle of Brandywine Near Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
This battle had occurred around the time of British General Howe's campaign to take Philadelphia. It had ended in victory for the British who were able to drive George Washington and his troops to Philadelphia. -
The Battle of Saratoga (Freeman's Farm), Saratoga County, New York
The Battle of Saratoga had been a turning point for the Revolutionary War. It was a crucial victory for the American forces as British and Hessian troops surrendered their arms. -
The Battle of Germantown, Germantown, Pennsylvania
This battle was considered a major engagement in the Philadelphia campaign of the Revolutionary War. General Sir William Howe and his troops had successfully defeated the troops of George Washington. -
The Battle of Saratoga (Bemis Heights), Saratoga County, New York
Within this battle, about 20,000 American soldiers successfully surrounded Burgoyne's remaining 5,000 redcoats. With their supplies also lowering, he and his troops surrendered to the American forces. -
The Battle of Monmouth, Monmouth, New Jersey
This battle was fought by the American Continental Army against the British, resulting in a victory for the colonies. Washington and his troops intercepted the British forces who were traveling from Philadelphia. -
The Capture of Savannah, Savannah, Georgia
This had been the second battle of Savannah, as the previous year it was captured by British forces. As a result of this battle, it was a city re-conquered by the British. -
The Siege of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina
The British, after many losses in the Northern colonies, began to shift their attention to the southern colonies of America. The result had been a surrender to the British, giving them victory and the land of Charleston. -
The Battle of Camden North of Camden, South Carolina
The Battle of Camden is considered a major victory for the British in the southern colonies of America. It began as Continental General Horatio Gates chose to engage British General Charles Cornwallis's force. -
The Battle of King's Mountain Near Blackburn, South Carolina and King's Mountain, North Carolina
Many consider this battle of King's Mountain to be a great turning point in America's war for independence. There was a victory of rebelling American troops against British forces under Cornwallis's command -
The Battle of Cowpens, Cowpens, South Carolina
This battle was fought by American troops under the command of Brigadier General Daniel Morgan and British forces under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton. The American victory of this battle had caused Britain to retreat, boosting the confidence of the Continental Army. -
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse, Guilford Courthouse, North Carolina
This battle had proved pivotal at the time of the American Revolutionary War. Although Cornwallis and his troops scored a tactical victory, they suffered major troop losses by the Continental army under Major General Nathaniel Greene. -
The Battle of Eutaw Springs Near present-day Eutawville, South Carolina
This battle was fought by British troops under command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Stewart and American forces under command of General Nathanael Greene. It was among the last in the war of Independence. -
The Battle of Yorktown, Yorktown, Virginia
General George Washington was commanding a force of 17,000 French and Continental Troops in this siege against British General Lord Charles Cornwallis and his 9,000 troops. It had resulted in the French fleet defeating a British fleet, forcing Cornwallis to surrender to the French and Continental Army.
