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Lexington & Concord
first battle between American Minutemen and the British army. It was an American victory that forced a British widthdrawal from the countryside back to Boston. -
Bunker Hill
1,200 colonial troops under the command of William Prescott stealthily occupied Bunker Hill and Breed's Hill. They then proceeded to mislead the British that they had a smaller force, which lead to their victory. -
Battle of Rhode Island
The battle was the first attempt at cooperation between French and American forces following France's entry into the war as an American ally. Ended with a British victory. -
Battle of Yorktown
A decisive victory by the French and American troops against the British forces. Was the final major battle of the revolution.
