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American Revolution Battles
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts
The first battle ever fought in the Revolutionary War. It took place in Middlesex Country, NJ, Province of Massachusetts Bay, and Lexington, Concord. -
The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga Fort Ticonderoga, New York
Ethan Allen lead a large group of Militia early on May 10th, 1775 toward Fort Ticonderoga in New York. They crossed Lake Champlain and surprised the British. The Fort had lots of supplies that the Americans needed. They successfully captured the fort. -
The Battle of Chelsea Creek Suffolk County, Massachusetts
The first Navy engagement during the Revolutionary War. It was a victory for the colonists. The fight took place in Suffolk Country, Massachusetts and is know as The Battle of Chelsea Creek. -
The Battle of Bunker Hill Charlestown, Massachusetts
This was an early battle in the revolution and resulted in a British victory. But, they faced heavy loses to the colonists. This battle provided the colonial army with a much needed confidence boost. -
The Battle of Quebec
An early battle fought in Quebec City by the British who were defending it and the Colonial army who was invading. The colonists lost the battle along with many men. -
The Battle of Long Island
This battle was a very important victory for the British because it gave them control of New York which was a very strategic. -
The Battle of White Plain, New York
After George Washington's retreat from New York City, they landed in White Plains. There, British troops drove Washington and his men back even farther. -
The Battle of Fort Washington
This battle ended in a lose for the Continental Army after the British claimed the surrender of Fort Washington on Manhattan Island. -
The Battle of Trenton, New Jersey
This was a very small battle that took place in Trenton, New Jersey. Lots of Americans were killed and majority of the Hessian forces were captured. -
The Battle of Princeton, New Jersey
A battle that took place in Princeton New Jersey not far from Trenton. The Americans won under General George Washington. -
The Battle of Oriskany, New York
This was the bloodies battle in the entire American Revolution. It was very important for the Saragota campaign and ended in an American victory. -
The Battle of Bennington, New York
Ended in an American victory in New York just 10 miles from Bennington, Vermont. Brigadier John Shark was the commander of the Americans during the battle. -
The Battle of Brandywine, Pennslyvania
Between the British and the American Continental Army lead under George Washington. The continental army lost this battle. -
The Battle of Saratoga, New York
This was a very important victory for the Americans which made the climax of the Saratoga campaign. -
The Battle of Germantown, Pennslyvania
This battle was a big for the Philadelphia campaign. It was fought in Germantown between the British and the Continental army. Along side the Continental army was the 2nd Canadian regiment. -
The Battle of Saratoga (Bemis Heights)
Burgoyne's and Gate's armies both met at Bemis Heights which is a woods and fought. Benedict Arnold played an important role for the Americans by charged the enemy up on the front lines. -
The Battle of Monmouth, New Jersey
Under George Washington, the Continental Army attacked the rear of the British as they exited the Monmouth Court House. -
The Capture of Savannah, Georgia
A conflict with local American Patriot militia and the Continental army soldiers trying to hold the city of Savannah against the British. -
The Siege of Charleston, South Carolina
Was a major battle that lasted months. It was caused by the British trying to gain control of Southern colonies. The British eventually won the battle when it was Charleston surrendered to them. -
The Battle of Camden North of Camden, South Carolina
main victory for Britain during the revolution for the southern theater. This gave them much more control in he south. -
The Battle of King's Mountain Near Blackburn, SC and King's Mountain, NC
A military fight between the Patriot and Loyalist militia's. It happened in South Carolina during the Southern Campaign. It ended in a Patriot victory. -
The Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina
A fight between Americans and Britain in relation to the Southern campaign. This campaign mostly took place in the Carolina's. -
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse, North Carolina
Fought on March 15th, 1781 at a location which is now Greensboro, North Carolina. -
The Battle of Eutaw Springs, South Carolina
This was the last major battle that occurred in the Carolina's for the rest of the Revolutionary War. Both Britain and Americans claimed victory on this battle. -
The Battle of Yorktown, Virginia
This was the most important battle int eh revolution. This day, George Washington lead 17,000 French and American troops against 9,000 British troops. The Americans and French won this battle.
