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American Revolution Battles
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The Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord kicked off the American Revolutionary War. Hundreds of British troops marched from Boston to Concord on the night of April 18th. Paul Revere, along with other riders, rode through the streets, warning the patriots of the nearby soldiers. The British won the battle, killing eight militiamen. -
The Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
One-hundred militiamen crossed Lake Champlain, capturing the British troops at Fort Ticonderoga while they slept. Capturing the fort was a major advantage in the patriots favor, given the location, and the arms. -
The Battle of Chelsea Creek
Ending in victory for the American colonists, The Battle of Chelsea Creek was the first naval engagement of the Revolutionary War. The battle was fought in Suffolk County, Massachusetts -
The Battle of Bunker (Breeds) Hill
The British defeated the colonists in The Battle of Bunker Hill in Massachusetts. British troops landed on the Charlestown Peninsula and then continued to march to Breed's Hill. -
The Battle of Quebec
This battle was the first major war defeat for the American Colonists. Fought in Quebec City, it was a major campaign during the Revolutionary War. -
The Battle of Long Island
Also known as The Battle of Brooklyn Heights, this battle was a loss for the American Continental Army led by George Washington. The battle was part of a British campaign to seize control of New York. -
The Battle of White Plains
This battle led to the American withdrawal to the Delaware River and the capture of Fort Washington by the British. It was fought in White Plains, New York. -
The Battle of Fort Washington
This battle was a British victory that gained the surrender of the remaining troops of Fort Washington near the north end of Manhattan Island. It was fought in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York. -
The Battle of Trenton
This was a small but important battle during the American Revolutionary War.This battle took place on the Morning of December 26, 1776, in Trenton, New Jersey. -
The Battle of Princeton
Fought near Princeton, New Jersey, this battle was an American victory. General Lord Cornwallis had left 1,400 British troops under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Charles Mawhood in Princeton. -
The Battle of Oriskany
The Battle of Oriskany was one of the bloodiest battles in the North American theater of the American Revolutionary War. It was a significant engagement of the Saratoga campaign. -
The Battle of Bennington
This battle was part of the Saratoga campaign, that took place in Bennington, New York. It was an American victory, led by General John Stark. -
The Battle of Brandywine
The British appeared suddenly when Washington realized that he had been outmaneuvered. He ordered his army to take the high ground, but because it was a surprise, the Americans were unable to successfully defend their position. The Americans fought hard, but they lost. -
The Battle of Saratoga (Freeman's Farm)
Fought eighteen days apart, The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point in the American Revolution. Being the climax of the Saratoga campaign, it gave a decisive victory to the Americans over the British. -
The Battle of Germantown
The Battle of Germantown was a major engagement in the Philadelphia campaign of the war. It was fought in Germantown, Pennsylvania, between the British Army led by Sir William Howe, and the American Continental Army. -
The Battle of Saratoga (Bemis Heights)
British troops led by General John Burgoyne were advancing South from Canada towards New York when they clashed with a larger force of American soldiers. This American victory proved to be a major turning point in the Revolutionary War. -
The Battle of Monmouth
The Continental Army, led by General George Washington, attacked the rear of the British Army, led by Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton. It resulted in at tactical draw. -
The Capture of Savannah
This battle was a British Victory under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell. Also known as the first battle of Savannah. American militia and Continental Army units, trying to hold the city against British invasion. -
The Siege of Charleston
The British shifted their focus to the American Southern Colonies after the fall of their northern strategy. This battle was fought in Charleston South Carolina, and ended in a British victory. -
The Battle of Camden
Taking place in the Southern theater of the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Camden was a major victory for the British. Even though the Continentals outnumbered the British two to one, the encounter was a disaster. -
The Battle of King's Mountain
This battle was a military engagement during the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War and ended in a Patriot Victory. The Patriots charged the hillside multiple times, showing lethal marksmanship against the Loyalists. -
The Battle of Cowpens
The Battle of Cowpens resulted in a decisive win for the American Colonies. Taking place in Cowpens, South Carolina, this battle was part of the campaign in the Carolinas. -
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse ended with a withdraw from both sides. More than 25 percent of Cornwallis's men were killed, wounded, or captured during the battle. -
The Battle of Eutaw Springs
The Battle of Eutaw Springs was the last major engagement of the war in the Carolinas. Both sides claimed victory. This battle took place near present-day Eutawville, South Carolina. -
The Battle of Yorktown
Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington as French and American forces trapped the British in Yorktown during this famous battle. The British army was destroyed and the war was virtually over.
