Battles of the American Revolution

Concord & Lexington

Apr 19, 1775

These were the first battles of the American Revolution. They were taken place in Massachusetts. Great Britain Claimed victory for those battles.

Ft. Ticonderoga

May 10, 1775

The Colonists captured 2 cannons, which they named "Freedom and Liberty". This was the first colonial victory of the war. The colonists claimed victory.

Battle of Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

The British fled down the hill 3 times before forcing the colonists to retreat. Bunkers hills' name was really Breed's hill, but it was wrongly written down. The British claimed Victory.

Long Island

Aug 27, 1776

Took place on Long Island New York. The result of this battle was that the British took control of the New York port, and kept it throughout the whole war. The British claimed victor.

Trenton & Princeton

Dec 26, 1776

This battle took place in New Jersey. It is famous as being the first battle George Washington was responsible for. The Colonists claimed Victory.

Brandywine Creek

Sep 11, 1777

This battle took place In Pennsylvania (Chester and Philadelphia). More troops fought in this battle than in any other in the war. The British claimed victory.

Saratoga

Sep 19, 1777

This battle took place in New York. This battle is also what marked the turning point in the revolutionary war. The Colonists claimed Victory.

Charlestown

Mar 29, 1780

This battle took place in South Carolina. It was also a Major British Victory because It yielded the most casualties for the continental army in the whole war. The British claimed Victory.

Cowpens

Jan 17, 1781

This battle took place in South Carolina. It was Important because it slowed the British taking of North Carolina. The Colonists claimed Victory.

Yorktown

Sep 28, 1781

This battle took place In Virginia. It marked the end to the revolutionary war when General Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington. The Colonists claimed Victory.