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American Revolutionary Battles

  • Battle of Bunker Hill

    Battle of Bunker Hill
    Fought in the early stages of the Revolutionary War, around the time of the siege in Boston. Major Generals were Henry Clinton, Samuel Graves and Israel Putnam.
  • Battle of Brandywine

    Battle of Brandywine
    Fought between General George Washington, William Howe and their troops at Brandywine creek in 1777. Not a major pivotal point in American History.
  • Battle of Saratoga

    Battle of Saratoga
    Major pivotal point in the American revolution, mainly in the North. Leading commanders were Daniel Morgan, Burgoyne, and Benedict Arnold.
  • Valley Forge

    Valley Forge
    Place where George Washington conditioned his troops in the harsh winter. This led to higher morale and better results on the battlefield.
  • Battle of Charleston

    Battle of Charleston
    This was a major battle that took place at the end of The American Revolution. Took place in Charleston South Carolina, British wanted to try to keep control over southern colonies. Major commanders were Henry Clinton, Benjamin Lincoln and General Cornwallis.
  • Battle of Camden

    Battle of Camden
    Proven as a major victory for Britain in the American Revolutionary war, fought in South Carolina. Leading commanders were Cornwallis and Horatio Gates.
  • Battle of Kings Mountains

    Battle of Kings Mountains
    First major Patriot victory after British invasion of Charleston, basically the Patriots invaded the south and defeated loyalists. Major commander was Patrick Ferguson.
  • Battle of Cowpens

    Battle of Cowpens
    The American colonists battled British troops during the campaign of the Revolutionary War. Your major generals were Daniel Morgan and Colonel Banastre Tarleton.
  • Battle of Guilford Courthouse

    Battle of Guilford Courthouse
    Proven as a turning point in the revolution although Cornwallis and his troops left with a victory. This battle was fought in modern day Goldsboro and its major commanders were Charles Cornwallis and Nathaniel Greene.
  • Battle of Yorktown

    Battle of Yorktown
    Last major battle of the revolution, Cornwallis and many troops were trapped in the Chesapeake Bay. This led to a surrender by Cornwallis. Cornwallis was the main commander.