Battles of American Revolution

By lukenewman

  • Ticonderoga

    Ticonderoga
    The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga occurred during the American Revolutionary War on May 10, 1775, when a small force of Green Mountain Boys led by Ethan Allen and Colonel Benedict Arnold overcame a small British garrison at the fort and looted the personal belongings of the garrison.

  • Bunker Hill

    Bunker Hill
    In this battle, the British defeated the Americans at the Battle of Bunker Hill in Massachusetts. However, despite their loss, the colonial forces killed tons of British soldiers, so the battle provided them with an important confidence boost.

  • Trenton

    Trenton
    A small but pivotal battle which took place on the morning of December 26, 1776, in Trenton, New Jersey. After General George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River north of Trenton the previous night, Washington led the main body of the Continental Army against Hessian soldiers garrisoned at Trenton.

  • Princeton

    Princeton
    A battle in which the Continental Army won near Princeton, New Jersey. Led by Washington and Hugh Mercer.

  • Brandywine

    Brandywine
    A battle in which the British Army defeated the American Army and forced them to withdraw toward the American capital of Philadelphia. More troops fought at this battle than any other battle, and resulted in close to 400 killed.

  • Saratoga

    Saratoga
    In this battle, American forces met, defeated and forced a major British army to surrender. This crucial American victory renewed patriots' hopes for independence.

  • Monmouth

    Monmouth
    The Continental Army attacked the rear of the British Army in very high temperatures. 69 killed on the american side and another 37 from heat injuries.

  • Cowpens

    Cowpens
    This battle was fought in northwestern Cherokee County, South Carolina, north of the town of Cowpens. 25 Americans were killed verses the 110 British killed. Daniel Morgan was the American leader.

  • Yorktown

    Yorktown
    An army of Continental troops and French troops won the battle against the British, which was the last major land battle of the Revolution. 88 men were killed on the American and French side and anywhere from 142 to 309 were killed on the British side, with seven thousand captured.