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Battle of Lexington and Concord
This was the start of the American Revolution. In this war 73 were killed,174 were injured, 26 missing. The American won this war. This war was building up over the years. -
Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
Was the first American victory of the Revolutionary War. It was 200 miles away from Boston. The battle was a surprise win for Americans. Military conflict between the Kingdom of Great Britain and its 13 colonies. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
The British defeated the American in Massachusetts. The battle provided them with confidence. Most of the fighting occurred by Breeds Hill. This war happened during the Revolutionary War. -
Battle of Long Island
The British won this battle. Before this, the British evacuated Boston. George Washington knew that there next target would be New York. Washington and his troops waited throughout June for the British. -
Battle of Trenton
The Americans won this battle lead by George Washington. In a freezing storm they traveled 19 miles over ice. As he approached Trenton he divided his men. A week after war he went back to Trenton and lured them toward the South. -
Battle of Saragota
Marked the beginning of the Saragota campaign. Gave a decisive victory to the Americans. John Burgoyne led a large invasion army. -
Battle of Monmouth
This happened in Monmouth,New Jersey. 65-304 were killed in the battle. 60 people were captured in this battle. The temperature was over 100 degrees. -
Battle at Cowpens
British came to south to help southern loyalist. Such victories boosted there moral. The British also came to regain control of colonial governments. It was a turning point for the patriots. -
Battle of Yorktown
General George Washington commanded the 17,000 French and continental troops. Charles Cornwallis commanded 9,000 British troops. The British got Blocked by sea.
