Battles of the American Revolution

Battles of Concord & Lexington (MA)

Apr 19, 1775

First battles of the Revolutionary War that took place in Massachusetts within Lexington and Concord. British won.

Battle of Ft. Ticonderoga (NY)

May 10, 1775

British and Germans seized the American Fort Ticonderoga. British victory.

Battle of Bunker Hill (MA)

Jun 17, 1775

First major battle of Revolutionary War. Most fighting occurred near Breed's hill. British victory.

Battle of Long Island (NY)

Aug 27, 1776

Battle that took place in the present day Brooklyn, New York. British victory, forced Americans to evacuate New York

Battles of Trenton & Princeton (NJ)

Dec 26, 1776

Washington defeated the British and captured Trenton. American victory

Battle of Brandywine Creek (PA)

Sep 11, 1777

General Sir William Howe and General Charles Cornwallis attack George Washington near Chadds Ford Pennsylvania. British victory

Battle of Saratoga (NY)

Oct 17, 1777

Americans took over Hudson River. Battle convinced French to help Americans defeat Grate Britain

Battle of Charlestown (SC)

May 12, 1780

Worst defeat suffered by Americans during the Revolution resulting in Surrender of Major General Benjamin Lincoln. British victory

Battle of Cowpens (SC)

Jan 17, 1781

Patriots faked a retreat and the British followed them while the Continental Army surrounded the British forcing them to surrender. American victory

Yorktown / Surrender (VA)

Oct 19, 1781

Last battle of Revolutionary war. General Cornwallis surrendered in Yorktown Virginia, ending the war