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Battle of Lexington & Concord
The colonists were defeated by the British at Lexington, but they sniped the British through the bushes at Concord which lead to their victory. -
Battle of Fort Ticonderoga
The colonists took the British by surprise at Fort Ticonderoga. The British surrendered, deeming a victory for the colonists. -
Battle of Bunker Hill
Bunker Hill, also known as Breed's Hill, was occupied by the colonists. The British charged at the colonists three times, until the colonists had to retreat. (They had run out of ammunition) -
Battle of Long Island
The Battle of Long Island, also known as the Battle of Brooklyn and the Battle of Brooklyn Heights, was the first major battle of the America Revolution after Independence was declared on July 4th. -
Battle of Trenton
Starting on Christmas 1776, and over the course of the next 10 days, Washington’s army won two crucial battles of the American Revolution. In the Battle of Trenton, Washington defeated a formidable garrison of Hessian mercenaries before withdrawing. -
Battle Of Saratoga
Also known as the turning point of the war, these 2 battles were won by the British. It was a small but costly one. It went on until October 7th 1777. -
Battle Of Monmouth
The Continental Army attacked the rear of the British Army column commanded by Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton as they left Monmouth Court House. About 400 colonists were killed in this battle. -
Battle at Cowpens
This battle was shorter lasting under an hour, and their losses were 12 dead and 60 wounded. While the British losses were far greater in amount. -
Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown, also know as the Siege of Yorktown, was a victory won by a combined force of the American Continental Army and the French Army over the British Army. This battle lasted close to three weeks and officially ended on October 19th with a surrendering ceremony.
