Important Battles of the American Revoution

The shot heard around the world

Apr 18, 1775

The British didn't shoot the sheriff or the deputy, and it started a war that would last almost a decade.

Batttle of Bunker Hill

Jun 17, 1775

Our hindquarters were promptly returned to us in this battle.

Battle of Lexington and Concord

Apr 19, 1776

A battle that Paul Revere didn't actually succeed in telling everyone about.n Thanks 1800s writers.

Battle of Saratoga

Oct 17, 1777

Something with a coolio name that became the turning point of our war.

Battle of Charleston

Apr 7, 1780

Something that apparently happened that caused our hindquarters to be handed to us, again, but this time with a fortune cookie and fanfare.

Battle of Cowpens

Jan 17, 1781

I can't quite "pen"point it...but it was a decisive victory by the continental army by the southern campaign.

Battle of Yorktown

Oct 19, 1781

Or Siege of Yorktown. Yet another decisive victory, but led by George Washington, his forces, and some French forces. It´s the last major land battle.